Lot 711

A GEORGE III OAK REGULATOR

By Richard Clark, London

Estimate: £1,500 - £2,500
Hammer price: £3,500
Bidding ended. Lot has been sold.

The case with a shallow arched pediment, flanked by canted angles, the trunk inset with a panel door, above a stepped base and plinth, the 10in. arched silvered dial, signed in the arch, with sweep minutes, seconds subsidary and hour sector, the movement with arched plates, six turned and shouldered pillars, deadbeat escapement and maintaining power, with steel rod heavy brass bob pendulum, 182cm high

Condition report

The case is in good original condition and a pleasant colour and patina.  Some marks and knocks as expected consistent with age.  The lower horizontal wooden dial fillet is slightly chipped.

The dial is of a good even colour, some very light surface marks in places.  Movement appears to have been well maintained but is now a little dusty and would require a service for efficient running.  No winding or case keys.  One brass cased weight, one large brass bob pendulum

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