A small and superior example of this iconic, mid 19th century style of table timepiece.
The 8 day duration, chain fusee movement Anchor Recoil escapement having unusual pallets. Also having Harrison''s maintaining power, transit pendulum lock and micrometer, top-mounted pendulum bob regulation.
Behind a well-executed, 3 1/2'' square, engine turned and gilded brass dial with written Roman hour numerals and cut steel hands the hour of which being trefoil style. This is behind a cast brass, chamfered sight frame set within the locking front glazed door.
In a satinwood 5-glass case of good colour. The flat top having a thick and bevelled glass panel which is repeated to both sides. Both doors are locking and glazed. below the top is a small Cavetto moulding above a rippled moulding and below the front door is a large ogee moulding above a short plinth with a simply moulded top. This sits upon 4 squashed bun feet.
* There is an old trade paper stuck to the inside of the case tha
...t states the movement was cleaned in July, 1858 - probably its first maintenance.
Dimensions: 9'' high x 6 3/8'' wide x 4 7/8'' deep.
Condition: The movement is working very well and keeping accurate time however, it really would benefit from a complete overhaul. The dial is quite good but original. The case is sound and of good colour and patina however, the French polish has perished and if it were re-polished it would transform it''s appearance. Both of the locks are working.
Price: The prices is for the clock in it''s present and working condition. A price and timescale for any work required by the purchaser can be advised upon enquiry.
For further information please contact us at
info@bournemouthclocks.co.uk
Internal Reference: SA14447
Antique ID Number (AIDN): SA959878
Dateline of this antique is 19th Century
Height is 22.9cm (9.0inches)Width is 16.5cm (6.5inches)Depth is 12.7cm (5.0inches)
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