I would not advise bidding on this for several reasons.
First, the seller's feeback is zero. Second, the auction is private. Third, the seller's story is questionable. Fourth, the clock is unmarked. You would expect that Göring's clocks would be marked with names of top clock makers. Fifth, and most importantly, the coat-of-arms emblem affixed to the front of the clock is a crude and previously unknown version.
hard to see if the coat of arms plate matches in color and material of the other hardware thats on it...But your warnings/reasons are sound! The piece just doesn't have opulence you'd expect to see on a Goring piece...Good story the seller has though
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One of our forum members with decades of experience with antiques and clocks sent me a private email saying that he believes the clock's construction has some abnormalities and is a fantasy piece.
Unfortunately, no matter what we say here, the "Göring" clock still sold for $797.41.