Lot 302
A unusual limited edition yew-veneered longcase clockBy Geoffrey H. Bell, 1971Having a 9-inch...
Tuesday 13 December 2011 | 10:00 | Lots: 490
Lot 302
A unusual limited edition yew-veneered longcase clockBy Geoffrey H. Bell, 1971Having a 9-inch...
Lot 302
Lot Description
A unusual limited edition yew-veneered longcase clock
By Geoffrey H. Bell, 1971
Having a 9-inch silvered broken-arched dial centred by a spiral cut-out track for a ball bearing, engraved with Roman numerals in cruciform and framed by a repeating minute band with four sets of ten-minute divisions, beneath a subsidiary seconds dial and inscriptions "Dr B. Franklin inv. Philadelphia Ca. 1780" and "G. H. Bell fecit Winchester Ca. 1971", the yo-yo wound eight day single-train timepiece movement with four knopped pillars, anchor escapement and inline four-spoke wheelwork between A-shaped plates, the case of broken-arched form with ogee surmount and brass ball finial over caddy-moulded hood and trunk, the latter with broken-arched door, on a plain base with plinth, raised upon an adjustable platform, sold with key and brass rod pendulum, 80", (203cm) high
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Very slight dial tarnishing. Some minor scuffing to case, which retains its original 'French polish' type lacquer. Otherwise in very good order.
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