A GEORGE III OAK LONGCASE CLOCK
By John Peatling, Boston, Circa 1790
Estimate: |
£100 - £150
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Hammer price:
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£110 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
The case with a broken arch and Greek key ornament above the arched glazed door, flanked to each side by a three-quarter turned upright, above the trunk inset with an arched panel door, inlaid with a half star, on plain base and plinth, the 12in arched brass dial, signed on a disc to the arch, above foliate cast spandrels enclosing a silvered chapter ring and engraved silvered centre, with seconds subsidiary, the twin train four-pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell
205cm high
CONDITION REPORT
Th clock is in good condition and appears capable of functioning. There is a pendulum and two weights. The movement is clean and appears recently serviced, albeit with some dust on it now. A charming piece.
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