Lot 796 , Jolm Coates of Cirencester - a mid 18th century oak 8 day longcase clock H.199cm

Jolm Coates of Cirencester - a mid 18th century oak 8 day longcase clock H.199cm
Estimate £300-500

Case: fair condition. Missing fine mouldings to one side of the throat moulding and base moulding. The seatboard has been reversed, but appears original.
Dial: Spandrels re-gilt and replaced. Small loss to top right corner of dial plate.
Movement: Has unusual 3 wheel going train with large 'scape wheel and wide set pallets. The strike train fly is set on a sub-frame.


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Sold for £320