By John May, Southampton, circa 1780
Estimate: | £80 - £120 |
Hammer price: | £30 |
The case with a moulded pediment above glazed door and three-quarter columns flanking, the trunk inset with a panel door, on a plain base and plinth, the 10in square brass dial with foliate spandrels enclosing the silvered chapter ring with matted centre, signature plate and calendar sector aperture, the movement with anchor escapement and countwheel strike on a bell
194cm high
CONDITION REPORT
In unrestored condition. A moulding piece is loose from the lefthand side just below the hood. The movement is dirty, with no pendulum or weights. The countwheel is loose and the small pinion wheel it engages with is missing.