A Late 19th Century Mahogany Table Clock with Military Interest.

19th century

Sold by Chequers Antiques

Description

Of military interest: A late 19th century mantel clock in a mahogany case, the case with a pedimented top over a moulded cornice with below a large dial with a circular glazed door with a decorative gilt inner bezel, white enamel chapter ring with Roman numerals, plain blued steel hands, and a recessed central section with two winding arbours and a visible Brocot escapement, over a moulded plinth base. To the rear a circular gilt metal door over the eight day two train movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell by S. Marti et Companie, with a pendulum and bronze bell.

To the front have later been applied a presentation inscribed silver plaque and two military insignia of the East Lancashire Regiment 2nd Mounted Infantry. The plaque, dated 1913, records the regiments time at Harrismith in South Africa.

Physical Dimensions

Height

37cm (14.57")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

17cm (6.69")

Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA639341

Description

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To the rear a circular gilt metal door over the eight day two train movement striking the hours and half hours on a bell by S.

Chequers Antiques

Marti et Companie, with a pendulum and bronze bell.

fig 1. A late 19th century mahogany table clock with military interest. — fig 1. A Late 19th Century Mahogany Table Clock with Military Interest.

To the front have later been applied a presentation inscribed silver plaque and two military insignia of the East Lancashire Regiment 2nd Mounted Infantry. The plaque, dated 1913, records the regiments time at Harrismith in South Africa.