A RARE AND UNUSUAL MARINER SKELETON CLOCK WITH SHIP’S WATCH STRIKING
By Mappin & Webb, London, No. 53, Circa 1982, after the model made for the Festival of Britain by Frodsham
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£300 - £500
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Hammer price:
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£380 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
The shaped glass dome acting as the bell, shaped plates, signed to the reverse, the twin train movement with platform lever escapement with a silvered chapter ring and visible strike and motion work, striking the glass bell at each half-hour in maritime watch sequence with two hammers, on a turned mahogany base on bun feet, with original Mappin & Webb Ltd. invoice dated 1.12. 82
27cm high with handle; 22.5cm diameter
CONDITION REPORT
The clock requires a service as not currently ticking. The striking works but is slow. With original invoice and instructions.
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