AN EARLY VICTORIAN ROSEWOOD SMALL MANTEL TIMEPIECE
By Birch, Fenchurch Street, London
| Estimate: |
£1,000 - £1,500
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Bidding ended. Lot is unsold.
The case with a swept top above a shaped glazed panel door, the sides each with an ormolu-outlined arched glazed panel and an arched hinged glazed back door, on stepped base and brass bun feet; the shaped 3 3/4in silvered dial, signed, with 'Breguet' moon hands, the wire gut fusée movement with anchor escapement and pendulum locking block to the unsigned backplate
26cm high
Another of the same model by Birch was sold in these rooms 17 November 2022, lot 1261.
CONDITION REPORT
One case key and a winding key. The case is in good condition. It has been cleaned and would benefit from a waxing. The movement needs attention as the barrel cover has become loose. It otherwise appears well cared for.
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