Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 14th of April 2010
A handsome Edwardian 8 day grand sonnier striking fusee bracket clock, the 8" arch shaped gilt dial with Roman numerals, having a chime/silent indicator, slow/fast indicator and Cambridge Chime/Westminster Chime and with a silvered chapter ring, having a 7 1/2" back plate and striking on 8 bells, contained in an arched mahogany case with gilt columns to the sides
Condition report
Mechanically, the clock is in very good, sound condition. It winds and strikes but we cannot comment on how good it's time keeping abilities are. The case however, needs some light attention. There are faults but nothing too bad. It is missing the top finial and there is some light lifting to the veneer on the top arch. The columns are both slightly loose. There are a couple of sections where the plain beading is missing, to the front left inner corner and to the left hand side of the case. There is also some damage to the left hand side of the glass door where the lock is as the door has been opened and/or shut when the lock has not quite been opened fully.There is a tiny bit of veneer missing to the top left just above the rear door and another piece to the bottom right of teh back, just above the foot. The material lining the brass panels on the left and right of the case is worn although the material to the back is fine. Overall, the clock is mechanically sound but the case requires light attention.
