Lot 167 , J. King of St Albans. A William IV mahogany bracket clock

J. King of St Albans. A William IV mahogany bracket clock in architectural case with flower and scroll appliqué motifs and painted Roman dial, unsigned twin fusee movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, 33cm wide, 19cm deep, 48cm high
£400-600

Condition:
Overall of a rich dark reddish mahogany tone, a little darker at the appliqués, one small broken section to the top applied moulding with a crack running through the scroll below, dial rather crazed with some flaking at the centre and scratching to the right, a split running vertically down the case below 5.30, bevelled glazed side panels with a little loss of veneer to the right side, back door with plain glass, both locks look original and come with a key but reluctant to work, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, pendulumn has lost its base retaining mount, later winding key.

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