Lot 445 , James Edwards of London. A William IV mahogany regulator, H.6ft 10in.

James Edwards of London. A William IV mahogany regulator, the circular silvered dial with subsidiary seconds, movement with anchor escapement, the trunk with glazed door showing the mercury filled pendulum, H.6ft 10in.
Estimate £2,000-3,000

Has maintaining power, striking on a bell. Mercury filled pendulum. Longcase has a vertical split to the left side. Small losses to veneer on cavetto moulding under hood. Dial tarnished, movement reasonably clean. Some splits to veneer on hood, small losses to frets on hood and two mouldings around fretted panels messily re-glued


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Sold for £1,000