Lot 265
An early 20th Century chinoiserie bracket clockAttributed to Astral of CoventryHaving an ogee...
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Lot 265
An early 20th Century chinoiserie bracket clockAttributed to Astral of CoventryHaving an ogee...
Lot 265
Lot Description
An early 20th Century chinoiserie bracket clock
Attributed to Astral of Coventry
Having an ogee arched brass dial, the 5-inch silvered chapter ring with Roman hours and Arabic minutes framing a matted centre within spandrels, the arch centred by a silvered 'Tempus Fugit' medallion, the two-train movement now with lever platform escapement, half-hour striking on a coiled gong, with heart-shaped winder-form stamp over 'ENGLAND' and 42069, the George II-style case with brass carrying handle to the caddy top, over arch-glazed door and black-lacquered chinoiserie decoration on brass ogee bracket feet, 33cm, (13") high excluding handle, sold with winder
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Dial - very slight tarnishing to chapter ring and boss. One hand possibly later - more blued than the other.
Movement - now a non-pendulum movement with lever platform escapement, having a dust cover. There is a drilled hole to the right edge of the backplate, possibly for attaching a hammer. Sold with winder.
Case - some flaking to the relief decoration of the caddy top. Some wrinkling to the lacquer of the front door and the side panels. A little rubbing here and there but no major damage.
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