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ANTIQUE #SA891302

A Large, Quarter Striking, Fusee Drop-dial Wall Clock By L.J. Meyer, Bristol. Circa 1863.

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

This is a large, unusual and attractive wall clock.
 
The substantial, eight day duration, 5 pillar, double fusee movement with a large Dead-beat escapement and rack striking the quarters, hours and single passing strike on two top-mounted bells with three hammers. Also having a substantial pendulum bob.
 
Falseplate fitted behind a 14'' diameter, flat painted iron dial with black Roman hour numerals set within a triple lined minute track with triangular hour markings. The centre bearing the maker''s signature in script of ''L.J.Meyer'' above centre and the place ''Bristol'' in old English type below the centre. The matching steel hands are ''open moon'' style and the heavy cast brass hinged bezel has a silvered sight ring and flat glass.
 
In a light mahogany case that is well-figured. The bezel surround in one-piece turned and is over a drop trunk that has carved floral leaf ears and a quarter round bottom separated with a plain moulding. The bottom has a cockbeaded, locking, curv...
Antique SA891302 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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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