Lot 403 , Benjamin Lockwood of Swaffham. A George III ebonised pearwood bracket clock, height 18in.

Benjamin Lockwood of Swaffham. A George III ebonised pearwood bracket clock, the arched brass dial with strike / silent, false pendulum and date aperture, twin fusee movement with engraved backplate, verge escapement and bob pendulum, height 18in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Case looks to be in good original condition with some wear to the ebonising over the years mostly on the raised extremities and to the sides of the front door, comes with original key to the front and back door locks, dial in good clean condition, looks to have been restored relatively recently, back door with a number of vertical splits running through the veneering above the arch, movement looks original and complete with the possible exception of the bell which may be a later replacement as perhaps is the pendulum, movement looks to have been overhauled relatively recently though not tested for timekeeping.


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Sold for £1,300