Lot 778
An unusual late 19th century inlaid mahogany bracket or mantel clock, the 4.25-inch dial having...
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Lot 778
An unusual late 19th century inlaid mahogany bracket or mantel clock, the 4.25-inch dial having...
Lot 778
Lot Description
An unusual late 19th century inlaid mahogany bracket or mantel clock, the 4.25-inch dial having a white enamelled chapter ring with Roman hours and Arabic quarters, framing an engine turned brass centre, with Breguet hands, the two-train movement stamped 'A1 4657 52', half hour striking on a posted coiled gong, the case finely inlaid in the manner of Edwards & Roberts, the caddy top with a bat; wings outstretched over laurel wreath and foliate spandrels, the base with eagle grasping a serpent between fluted columns with brass capitals, the sides with foliage-pierced traceried arched sound frets with silk backing, on ogee bracket feet, 15" (38cm) high.
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Light veneer wrinkling and tiny loss to cornice. Otherwise very good condition.
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