Lot 357 , An early 20th century mahogany chiming bracket clock, 33in.

An early 20th century mahogany chiming bracket clock, the George III style case with applied gilt brass mounts, the 7 inch Roman and Arabic dial with subsidiary chime / silent, regulation and chime on eight bells / four bells dial to arch, the three train chain fusee movement with anchor escapement, rise and fall regulation, chiming the quarters on a rack of eight bells and striking the hours on a gong, the backplate engraved with foliate scrolls, 33in.
Estimate £1,200-1,800

The case is in good order apart from some small dents and surface scratches and the applied metal mounts are discoloured, the usual small shrinkage cracks to the veneers, the fret to the rear door has been broken and there are substantial sections lifting. The dial is in good condition apart from some usual discolouration of the silvered chapter ring, the hands are in good condition apart from they might benefit from re-gluing, the movement functions, its dusty and will require a service, the quarter striking is out of time with the dial and again this could probably be resolved in a service.


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Sold for £2,000