Lot 297 , Jefferys & Ham, Salisbury Square, London. A George III eight day repeating bracket clock in arched mahogany case with painted signed Roman dial and twin fusee movement, with anchor escapement and ornately engraved backpl
Jefferys & Ham, Salisbury Square, London. A George III eight day repeating bracket clock in arched mahogany case with painted signed Roman dial and twin fusee movement, with anchor escapement and ornately engraved backplate striking upon a bell, 32cm wide, 19.5cm deep, 39.5cm high. Condition - good
£300-400
Condition:
Looks to be in essentially good condition having seen some restoration many years ago, much of the brass ware is now a little oxidised, case is of a good rich reddish brown tone, damage to the door where an escutcheon has been broken, no key, lower right pierced brass grille at the front has been pushed inwards, dial looks to be later restored but good, back door slightly out of shape, dial door locked but key missing so cannot be wound and timekeeping cannot be observed; damage around escutcheon, movement looks good and is going, comes with matching engraved pendulum but no winding key, repeat operating. Serviced by well-known Wheelers of Worthing in 2016.
Sold for £750