Lot 160 , A William IV mahogany drop dial wall timepiece(-)

A William IV mahogany drop dial wall timepiece, painted Roman hour and numeral dial, pewter inlay, with single fusee movement, 20in.
Estimate £200-300

Dial looking old and discoloured with signs of later retouching which have now stand out as a different colour, also a number of scratches and some light paint flaking scattered throughout, hands look original, case a good rich mahogany dial, some sign of fair wear and tear near the bezel between 7 and 9 o'clock presumably from opening over the years, has a later key for the door lock, brass work in tact but oxidised, starting to lift a little on the left side, equally brass bezel around the glazed panel heavily discoloured, small chip to the very base of the case at 6 o'clock, rectangular plate movement with shaped topped looks to be in good untouched condition, comes with a winding key and pendulum. Not tested for timekeeping.


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Sold for £180