A good early 19th century rosewood miniature bracket timepiece Grimalde and Johnson, Strand, London
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A good early 19th century rosewood miniature bracket timepiece
Grimalde and Johnson, Strand, London
The stepped caddy top surmounted by a stirrup-shaped handle on a central knop over a brass band and brass-lined glazed side apertures to a plinth base and turned brass feet, the 4 inch one-piece silvered Roman dial signed in the arch over blued steel moon hands, the signed single fusee movement with four tapering pillars, and anchor escapement 30cms (12ins) high.
Estimate:
£7,000 - 10,000
€8,200 - 12,000
US$ 11,000 - 16,000

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  • Grimalde and Johnson are recorded as working in the Strand from 1809-1828.

Category: Clocks and Watches / Clocks

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