By Whitehurst & Son, Derby, No. 3913, first half 19th Century
Estimate: | £500 - £700 |
The 6in circular silvered dial signed Whitehurst & Son, Derby, with single blued steel hour hand and alarm setting hand, the movement with anchor escapement and alarm bell above, with a steel pull-out door to each side and a screwed cover to the top and base, stamped 3913 to the reverse of the dial behind the VI
Another, No. 2798, was sold in these rooms, November 2020, lot 646.
CONDITION REPORT
With brass bob and steel rod pendulum, with shaped brass block for the crutch engagement. A small and larger cast-iron weight and length of brass chain. The bell standard has been moved and the hammer is a replacement. It will require a clean and service for use.