by George Lambert, Blandford, circa 1780
Estimate: | £200 - £300 |
Hammer price: | £240 |
The case with an overhanging pediment above an arched glazed door flanked with tapering three-quarter columns, above the slender trunk inset with an arched panel door, on a stepped base; the 7in arched brass dial, signed in the arch on a roundel, with silvered chapter ring enclosing a foliate engraved centre with engraved alarm disc, the movement with anchor escapement and alarm on bell
194cm high
CONDITION REPORT
With cast-iron weight, length of chain and brass-bound tapering counter weight. Steel rod pendulum with elongated shaped brass bob. The case was originally painted and is now striped. The movement is dirty and requires a clean and service.