Lot 36

A GEORGE III PINE 30-HOUR LONGCASE TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM

by George Lambert, Blandford, circa 1780

Estimate: £200 - £300
Hammer price: £240
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

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.  

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