Lot 256 , Bailey Chippenham Fecit. A George III walnut cased bracket clock, width 11in. depth 7.75in. height 17in.

Bailey Chippenham Fecit. A George III walnut cased bracket clock, in plain case with engraved brass dial and twin fusee movement, width 11in. depth 7.75in. height 17in.
Estimate £500-800

Overall rather poor condition, case a very dark reddish brown tone with a poor state of polish and numerous small dents, splits and minor losses, bronze top handle has lost its gilding, front door is locked shut with no key present, dial signed at the top and engraved with flowers to the corners and a landscape to the centre, hands look to be later, back door with replacement moulding down the left side and damage to the pierced angles, lock open but no key, movement looks to have been adapted over the years, a conversion to anchor escapement and probably other additional work, signature to the back of the movement looks like a later addition, comes with probably the original pendulum which has a broken steel spring, no winding key present.


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Sold for £460