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199. 199W A late 19th century English quarter chiming ebonis…
199
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199. 199W A late 19th century English quarter chiming ebonis…
Estimate €800 - €1,200
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Description
199. 199W A late 19th century English quarter chiming ebonised bracket clock
The arched case with four finials over freestanding gilt brass Corinthian columns and side handles, on a stepped base and ogee bracket feet. The 8 inch arched brass dial with twin subsidiaries for chime/silent, and Cambridge Chimes/Chime on eight bells over a Roman and Arabic dial and matted centre. The substantial triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement striking the hours on a heavy coiled gong and chiming the quarters on a run of nine bells and hammers, the backplate with engraved running border framing a design of scrolling flowers and leaves. Together with the engraved pendulum, a door key and winding key. 47cm high, 41cm wide, 24cm deep
Provenance
Sotheby's London, 10 April 2006, sale LO6880, lot 42.
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