Lot 245 , A.B. Savory & Sons of Cornhill. A late Victorian ormolu mantel clock, width 12.5in. depth 5in. height 12in., with associated giltwood p

A.B. Savory & Sons of Cornhill. A late Victorian ormolu mantel clock, with trophy, flower and bell husk decorated case, enamelled Roman dial and Sevres style pink porcelain plaques to the base, eight day movement signed by Savory & Sons with JBD stamp numbered 28527/14-7, width 12.5in. depth 5in. height 12in., with associated giltwood plinth
Estimate £400-600

Overall a little tarnished with the ormolu somewhat matted and varying in tone from a toffee colour to a light gold, dial in good clean order, does not appear to have ever been glazed, hands look original, porcelain plaques good but slightly out of alignment, plinth looks associated, movement complete but lacks a pendulum and not tested for timekeeping.


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Sold for £420