A 19th century striking turret clock movement
Gillett and Co., Croydon, dated 1888
The rectangular section frame with solid tapering sides to four integral feet, surmounted by 'A' frames carrying the going and strike trains, the former with deadbeat escapement and steel pallets over the Arabic time setting dial, the latter with countwheel, the four and five crossing wheelwork using both steel lantern pinions and brass cut pinions. Together with a wooden rod pendulum (rod broken), weights and five pulleys the frame 61cms (2ft) wide.
The rectangular section frame with solid tapering sides to four integral feet, surmounted by 'A' frames carrying the going and strike trains, the former with deadbeat escapement and steel pallets over the Arabic time setting dial, the latter with countwheel, the four and five crossing wheelwork using both steel lantern pinions and brass cut pinions. Together with a wooden rod pendulum (rod broken), weights and five pulleys the frame 61cms (2ft) wide.
Sold for
£1,125
inc. premium
Footnotes
- This clock was originally purchased for Dunley Hall, Surrey by Admiral Maxe.
Category: Clocks and Watches / Clocks
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