Lot 306 , John Fladgate of London. A George III ebonised pear wood repeating bracket clock, height 16.5in.
John Fladgate of London. A George III ebonised pear wood repeating bracket clock, with plain architectural case and brass pineapple finials, the 6 inch arched brass dial with strike / silent, false pendulum and date aperture, twin fusee movement signed John Fladgate, with foliate scroll engraved backplate, height 16.5in.
Estimate £1,500-2,000
Overall case in honest untouched condition, with a dark ebonised tone but for some reddish tones showing through raised rubbed areas, brass work looks good, front door has working lock, dial with a few oxidisation spots.
Height 17.5 inches with handle up.
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Sold for £2,600