Lot 303 , Thomas Andrews of Dover. A George III mahogany wall timepiece, diameter 16.5in depth 6.5in.
Thomas Andrews of Dover. A George III mahogany wall timepiece, with black enamelled brass dial, Roman numerals and Arabic seconds, movement with verge escapement, tapered backplate and bob pendulum, diameter 16.5in depth 6.5in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500
Overall looks to be in honest if slightly neglected condition, brass bezel is oxidised, dial is rubbed with oxidisation spotting and one fixing at the top left fixing pin near 11 o'clock missing, hands slightly bent out of shape, movement looks complete but not tested for timekeeping, comes with what looks to be the original brass pendulum.
Diameter of dial is 14in.
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Sold for £2,200