The movement signed John Hunt, Worle
Estimate: | £200 - £400 |
Hammer price: | £350 |
The case with a moulded pediment above a blind fret frieze and arched glazed dial door, the trunk inset with an arched door, on a stepped base and plinth foot, the 12in. arched brass dial with painted moon phase indicator, above brass spandrels enclosing a silvered chapter ring with matted centre and inscription plate, above calendar aperture, the twin train five knopped and ringed pillar movement with anchor escapement and strike on a bell, movement and case possibly associated
210cm high
Condition report
With pendulum and two lead weights, together with crank key. The movement is in good order and may benefit from a clean and service. The case is in reasonable condition, marks and knocks consistent with age. Decoration refreshed. There is a cut-out to the lower part of the dial door.