Circa 1880
Estimate: | £150 - £250 |
Hammer price: | £140 |
The case surmounted by a personification of Music, with enamel decorated dial and side panels, twin train movement, bell and pendulum, stamped 684, under a glass dome (damaged), 48cm high overall
Condition report:
Parts cast in spelter, some of which has oxidised beneath the gilt surface. Other areas rubbed and som minor tarnishing.
A few other grazes and scuffs to the case. Lacking a door to the back.
The movement will need to be examined by a clock specialist, with a pendulum and key.
There is no guarantee of the working order of the movement.
The ebonised and velvet line plinth base is very faded and fairly worn.
Glass dome with a missing section at the side.