A GEORGE III BRASS-MOUNTED EBONISED TRIPLE-PAD TOP STRIKING BRACKET CLOCK
By Desbois & Wheeler, Gray’s Inn Passage, London, circa 1795
| Estimate: |
£2,500 - £3,500
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Hammer price:
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£2,900 |
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.
The arched-top case with triple pad top and brass carrying handle, above glazed door enclosing an engraved gilt-brass dial plate with subsidiary enamel dial for Strike/Silent and 5¾ in. circular enamel dial, with pierced gilt hands, the signed twin train gut fusée movement, anchor escapement, with arched plates and strike on a bell, the back door with pierced brass grille panel
37.5 cm high
Condition Report:
1 winding key. 1 case key. 1 pendulum.
The clock is in good condition. The main enamel dial has been restored. The movement appears to be clean although it will require a service. Some cracks to carcass and veneer chips in places consistent with age.
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