Lot 313 , Muzzell of Horsham. An early 19th century mahogany eight day longcase clock, H.7ft 5in.
Muzzell of Horsham. An early 19th century mahogany eight day longcase clock, the 12 inch arched painted dial with date aperture, H.7ft 5in.
Estimate £300-500
Overall in very good clean restored condition, mahogany of a rich highly polished reddish tone, hood door has wear around the key hole and comes with a key that struggles to operate the lock, movement looks to be in honest untouched condition, dial has seen some restoration with some retouching to the paintwork, trunk has a working key, a split through the main body of the case in the trunk just above the arch of the door, a few minor dents and knocks lower down and signs of repairs and re-veneering to the box base, but overall good condition, comes with a brass faced pendulum and two cast iron weights along with two winding keys.
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Sold for £420