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ANTIQUE #SA1037879

Mahogany Striking Bracket Clock - Robert Higgs - London

£10,950    $13,695    €13,000
An 8-day twin fusee striking movement consisting of five pillars, with original verge escapement striking the hours to a bell via a rack and snail striking system, which can be silenced. There is also a repeating function, and the back plate is beautifully engraved with floral swags and scrolling foliage and is also signed ''Rob Higgs London''.
 
The mahogany inverted bell top case is exquisite in style and construction. The four pineapple-shaped finials surmount the top of the case, topped with a carrying handle. The sides of the case are glazed with the rear door also being glazed too.
 
The 6 ¾'' brass break arch dial with subsidiary strike/silent dial set within the break arch, consisting of Roman and Arabic numerals and cartouche signed ''Rob Higgs London'' above the calendar aperture sitting above VI and finished with the original finely cut blued steel hands.
 
Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.
 
Height: 21'' or 53 cm
 
Width: 12 ½'' or 32 cm
 
Depth: 8 ½'' or 21 cm
 
CIRCA. 1770
 
Provenance: Private collection - U.K.
 
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Antique Number: SA1037879
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 53cm (20.9inches)
Width is 32cm (12.6inches)
Depth is 21cm (8.3inches)
Antique #SA1037879, shown on this page, originates from the 18th century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
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