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ANTIQUE #SA749461

Skeleton Clock By Allen Colyer

£1,950    $2,620    €2,286
A Victorian skeleton clock by Allen Colyer of Dover,born 1822. He was an apprentice watchmaker,1851 a Jeweller in 1861-1871-1881-1891.watchmaker , jeweller and clockmaker , died 1909 aged 86.
 
The clock is a fine example of a skeleton clock with its original glass dome standing on a white marble base . It has a very good pierced silvered dial engraved with black Roman numerals and matching hands , an eight day movement with passing strike on a silvered bell,driven by fusee chain movement and an anchor escapement also the clock carries the makers name COLYER WITHAM . In original untouched condition and working.
 
To the marble base is a brass plaque engraved saying
 
Presented by subscription
 
Mr. William Garrett
 
As a token of esteem and appreciation of his long and valuable service as leader of the Witham congregational chapel
 
May choir 1867
 
So this would probably date the clock to sometime before 1867.
 
Dimensions in dome
 
Height 46.5 cm
 
Width 28 cm
 
Depth 15...
Antique SA749461 shown on this page was made in the Victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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