Lot 211

Antique, Fine Art and Collectables auction held on Wednesday 10th of July 2013

An early 20th Century mahogany longcase clock of diminutive size in the mid 18th Century style, having an 8" broken arch silvered Roman dial with moon phase decorated maritime scene and chateau, set 8 day movement, chiming gong. The case with moulded broken swan neck pediment above a blind fret cut frieze and fluted column supports, the trunk with arched top door flanked by fluted quarter pilasters, raised on a box base with block feet, bears inscribed brass plaque 79"h x 13"w x 10"d ILLUSTRATED

Sold for £1,200

Condition report

Included with this lot is 1 pendulum and 2 weights. The lot is missing the door key to the trunk. The hood door is a little loose on its hinges. The silvered dial is rubbed and needs a clean. There are some cracks to the moon phase. There are no splits to the timbers and the trunk door is not warped. The back right foot is missing and there is some damage to the front feet. The movement is original and complete. Overall, the lot is in good order.

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