Lot 41 , Cometti of Lewes. A George III mahogany cased thirty hour longcase clock, 6ft 7in.

Cometti of Lewes. A George III mahogany cased thirty hour longcase clock, with 12 inch painted dial, 6ft 7in.
Estimate £300-500

Case a good rich dark mahogany colour, fairly evenly toned, lock to hood door has a key but is rusted, dial looks original, fine craquelure running throughout this but no flaking, various dirt marks, certainly would benefit from a clean, movement equally was going some years ago but has been in storage for the past 2 or 3 years, now comes with two loose brass wheels and a small brass cased lead weight so will require some attention to get it running again, trunk door lacks a lock, some slight separation of the panels around the foot.


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Sold for £280