By Bennington & Thorpe, London, Circa 1790
Estimate: | £1,200 - £1,800 |
Hammer price: | £2,200 |
The broken-arched case surmounted by a brass carrying handle, above a single pad, with moulded cornice, above arched glazed panel door, the sides each with an arched fish-scale pierced brass grille panel, with glazed rear panel door, on a stepped base and brass ogee bracket feet, the 6 1/2in arched silvered dial, with strike/silent in the arch, engraved with foliate festoons and spandrels, signed on a sunken escutcheon below the VI, pierced blued steel hands and calendar aperture, the twin train gut fusée movement with verge escapement and strike on a bell
40cm high (handle down)
This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section 10). Reference No. MN1241S7.
Prospective buyers should be aware that some countries have limitations on importing items made from endangered species, including materials such as coral, ivory, and tortoiseshell. Therefore, it is advisable for potential buyers to familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations before placing bids, particularly if they intend to import this lot into another country.
CONDITION REPORT
The clock is in good condition and in working order. With key.