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ANTIQUE #SA873825

A Late Regency, English Drop-dial Fusee Wall Clock In A Brass Inlaid Mahogany Case Bowed Dial By Thomas Lindey Of Bristol. Circa 1830.

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: M. C. Taylor

This is a good example of a drop-dial wall clock in good condition.
 
The eight day duration fusee timepiece movement with Anchor Recoil escapement, knopped pillars and shouldered plates.
 
Behind a 12'' diameter, bowed, painted iron dial fitted to the movement via a false-dial. The cream coloured background has black inking of outer minute track and Roman hour numerals also, the centre bearing the maker''s signature of ''LINDEY, BRISTOL''. Both of the blued steel hands are of matching ''spade'' style.
 
Contained in a mahogany drop trunk case with a convex turned, one-piece dial surround with a hinged, cast brass bezel with bowed glass. The flame veneered trunk has brass inlay and fan ears. This is separated from the curve bottom with a brass strung, flat ebony moulding. The bottom section has a curved and cockbeaded locking door. The sides are plain with an access door to the left. The appearance of this clock is greatly enhanced due to its longer than usual trunk.
 
The dial has...
Antique SA873825 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
M. C. TAYLOR PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
M. C. Taylor
Clockmakers and Restorers Established 1987
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 01202 429718
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD