It was listed by M. C. Taylor. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
M. C. Taylor has dated this piece to the 1900s.
The timekeeping is adjusted by way of a geared Brocot regulator and seperate key.
Behind a 5" diameter, bowed enamel dial with a white background and black outer minute dots, Arabic 1/4's and hour numerals. The upper area bears the retailer's signature of "Hampton & Sons Ltd. PALL MALL. EAST S.W.1" Having blackened steel hands and behind a hinged brass bezel with a bowed and bevelled glass. The Brocot regulation peg protrudes through the dial above the hour numeral 12.
Contained in a good Cuban mahogany 'Lancet' style case with raised ebony stringing to the front and ebonised edge moulding. The short plinth sits upon 4 brass bun feet.
Dimensions: 13" high x 8 5/8" wide x 5 1/2" deep.
Condition: The movement isw awaiting overhaul but otherwise in good, fully working condition. The enamel dial is good with no noticeable damage and the case has been beautifully French polished to a high degree - the photographs do not serve it justice and reflections give the impression that it has blemishes which it does not.
Price: The price is for the clock in overhauled and fully guaranteed condition.
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M. C. Taylor has dated this piece to the 1900s.
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A French Mantel Clock in a Good, Mahogany Lancet Style Case. circa 1900.
