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ANTIQUE #SA882112

A Fine, Georgian Bracket Clock In A Mahogany Case By Daniel Vauguion Of London. Circa 1770.

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

A very fine table clock with exceptional veneers to the case.
 
The eight day duration, double gut fusee, 5 pillar movement now with Anchor Recoil escapement and rack striking the hours on a top-mounted bell. Also having a Strike/Silent facility and though disabled, hour pull repeating. The backplate and back cock are engraved in floral Rococo style.
 
Behind a finely executed, 7'' wide, brass break-arch dial with cast brass Rococo spandrels to the corners and arch, a silvered chapter ring with outer Arabic 5''s, a minute track and short Roman hour numerals. The arch carries the Strike/Silent selecting chapter and both have finely matted centres. The arch is bordered with the silvered maker''s nameplate bearing ''DANIEL VAUGUION LONDON''. The lower dial centre has a rectangular and chamfered calendar date aperture and the blued steel hands are particularly finely cut.
 
The mahogany case is well figured and of a rich colour and patina. It has an inverted bell top which has a cast br...
Antique SA882112 shown on this page was made in the 18th 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