Bonhams 1793 : A fine late 18th century French gilt brass and lapis lazuli striking table regulator of long duration

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12 Dec 2012 14:00 GMT London, New Bond Street
Fine Clocks
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A fine late 18th century French gilt brass and lapis lazuli striking table regulator of long duration

The glazed case of tapered form beneath a pyramidal roof with oil lamp finial, raised on a square lapis lazuli veneered base with guilloche moulded feet, the inverted 'Y' frame with over slung grid iron pendulum, the 7.5 inch enamelled Roman and Arabic dial with solar time indication and calendar aperture at VI displaying the months with six week divisions, the open centre revealing the four and five crossing wheelwork, mounted on two brass pedestals, the twin train sprung movement with pinwheel escapement, outside countwheel strike on a bell and solar time cam attached to the calendar wheel. 103cm (40.5in)

Sold for £17,500 inc. premium

Category: Clocks and Watches / Clocks

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