Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The walnut is a beautiful warm rich colour and in excellent condition ideal for any home or office.

LABEL
James Meighan & Son
Carlton Works
328 / 332 Abercromby Street
Glasgow
On the dial it reads Patented SGDG Paris
SGDG was a French type of patent that ceased to exist in 1968. The name was a common abbreviation for "Sans Garantie Du Gouvernement“ (patent without government guarantees).
France and Belgium maintained a system of simple registration of patents. It was believed that patents registered in this way are free from any liability from the government perspective.
Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
A family run business , second generation of antique dealers est 1977 with 3 warehouses over 6000 sq ft
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