Lot 399 , John Bell of Wigan. A rare balance wheel lever escapement brass skeleton timepiece, in the manner of James Condliff, Liverpool 11in. He

John Bell of Wigan. A rare balance wheel lever escapement brass skeleton timepiece, in the manner of James Condliff, Liverpool with enamelled Roman dial, later oak plinth and glass dome 11in. Height overall 15in.
Estimate £1,000-1,500

Overall looks to be in good condition, probably cleaned and overhauled within the 10 - 20 years or so, movement going but not tested for timekeeping, base plinth possibly later certainly has a different colour from the main body of the clock as are the turned feet and the golden oak plinth.


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Sold for £1,100