Lot 1171 , Rainforth & Son of Bridgewater. An early 19th century mahogany domestic regulator, H. 218cm.

Rainforth & Son of Bridgewater. An early 19th century mahogany domestic regulator,
with foliate carved case and silver circular dial with subsidiary hours and minutes and outer seconds, glazed trunk door enclosing mercury pendulum and brass cased weight
H. 218cm.
£1,200-1,500

Condition:
Overall case in a fair reddish brown tone a little faded particularly near the base and especially down the right-hand side. A number of fine cracks and splits running in the joints and some of the veneers of the case. Oxidisation spots to the dial. The movement is mounted onto a cast iron bracket which is screwed to the backboard. Some losses to the back foot, pendulum looks to require attention. No woodworm noted Additional upper section has been added to the movement extending both plates by 6 inches.

Sold for £1,500