By William John Upjohn, London, Circa 1820
Estimate: | £600 - £1,000 |
Hammer price: | £500 |
The lancet-shaped case inset with a brass fret panel to the front and inlaid with boxwood lines and shaped panels, flanked by a slender three-quarter cluster column to each corner, with brass bezel and convex glass, the sides each with a brass lion-mask handle and arched grille panel, on stepped base and brass ball feet, the 8in circular white-painted signed dial with blued steel Breguet moon hands, strike/silent lever to the XII, the twin train gut fusée movement with arched plates, pendulum locking block, signed and engraved and with strike on a bell
47.5cm high
This lot contains ivory and has been registered in accordance with the Ivory Act (section 10). Reference No. TQ5YD927.
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
With pendulum, two case keys and winding key. In working order. The dial refreshed and with some ‘streaking’ to the chapters. The top possibly re-veneered.