Lot 742
A mid 19th century mahogany travelling clock by G. Falconer & Co., Hong Kong. Having a 4.25"...
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Lot 742
A mid 19th century mahogany travelling clock by G. Falconer & Co., Hong Kong. Having a 4.25"...
Lot 742
Lot Description
A mid 19th century mahogany travelling clock by G. Falconer & Co., Hong Kong. Having a 4.25" square silvered dial with Roman chapter ring and finely-engraved foliate spandrels, the chain-driven single-fusee movement with large balance wheel and curved platform to the ratchet-toothed escapement, the backplate engraved "G. Falconer & Co HONG KONG", in a five-glass case with canted front corners, 8.25", (21cm) high.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Dial - good condition but unsigned.
Movement - backplate is tarnished but unaltered. Has never had a pendulum movement. Balance wheel is ticking. Timepiece only (no bell/gong).
Case - of plain design, repolished years ago. Light scuffs and scratches. Later plywood floor.
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