Lot 488 , A George V silver mounted mantel carriage timepiece by Charles & Richard Comyns, 7.75in
A George V silver mounted mantel carriage timepiece by Charles & Richard Comyns, with engraved decoration, ring handle and upswept panelled top section, with Arabic dial, on bun feet, London, 1916, 7.75in
Estimate £300-500
The timpiece comes with a key and it ticks when wound. We cannot guarantee any of the clocks/timepieces to be in working order.
There is a dent and small hole to the silver on the front by the 7. The other three panels to the sides and back have small dings/dents. The right side panel has some more prominent dents. There is damgae to the dial beneath the two brass screws holding the dial in situ. There is a chip the dial to the left of the central hand pivot. There are two hairline cracks to the dial from the 6 up towards the centre of the dial. There are two small dents to the edge of the top panel. Hallmarks on base clear.
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Sold for £280