Lot 304 , Nathaniel Cavell of Ipswich. A late 18th century brass lantern clock, clock height 13.5in. width 7.5in., overall height of wall bracket
Nathaniel Cavell of Ipswich. A late 18th century brass lantern clock, with arched foliate engraved Roman dial, single hand and inner alarm ring, movement with anchor escapement, housed on a later oak wall bracket, clock height 13.5in. width 7.5in., overall height of wall bracket 20in.
Estimate £600-800
Overall with a very dull finish, enamelling to the numbers and signature partially worn away, one small hole showing through the dial between 1 and 2 o'clock, main case work of the piece equally oxidised and with a dull matted finish, movement looks dusty but complete, comes with a single cast iron weight.
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Sold for £600