An early key-wind musical clock base,
circa 1820,
Ser. No. 137,
playing three airs, with small single-spring motor, the 26-part sectional comb with teeth in groups of three, double vertical-blade governor, timepiece actuation paddle, on thin plain polished brass bedplate, in large dark green polychrome finished base with double parcel gilt decorated frame highlights, timepiece board to top, start/stop, change/repeat and instant stop controls to left-hand side, on small turned bun feet with a period key (one missing, controls needing restoration/replacement) - 22in. (56cm.) wide, the cylinder 9.3/8in. (24cm.).
Ser. No. 137,
playing three airs, with small single-spring motor, the 26-part sectional comb with teeth in groups of three, double vertical-blade governor, timepiece actuation paddle, on thin plain polished brass bedplate, in large dark green polychrome finished base with double parcel gilt decorated frame highlights, timepiece board to top, start/stop, change/repeat and instant stop controls to left-hand side, on small turned bun feet with a period key (one missing, controls needing restoration/replacement) - 22in. (56cm.) wide, the cylinder 9.3/8in. (24cm.).
Sold for
£336
inc. premium
Category: Collectibles / Mechanical Music
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