A fine mahogany astronomical wall regulator
Signed Dent, Clockmaker to the King, 28, Cockspur St. & 4, Royal Exchange, London, No. 61149, circa 1925.
The molded cornice above hinged glazed rectangular door with twin locks, circular white 10 inch dial with minute ring enclosing subsidiary seconds and roman chapter hour dials, blued steel hands, cast triangular bracket secured to back board supporting movement with substantial rectangular brushed plates joined by four screwed and pinned pillars, maintaining power, dead beat anchor escapement, roller suspension from bracket to steel rod pendulum with weight tray and cylindrical bob, brass weight, signed on dial and movement. 56.5 in. (144 cm) high
The molded cornice above hinged glazed rectangular door with twin locks, circular white 10 inch dial with minute ring enclosing subsidiary seconds and roman chapter hour dials, blued steel hands, cast triangular bracket secured to back board supporting movement with substantial rectangular brushed plates joined by four screwed and pinned pillars, maintaining power, dead beat anchor escapement, roller suspension from bracket to steel rod pendulum with weight tray and cylindrical bob, brass weight, signed on dial and movement. 56.5 in. (144 cm) high
Sold for
US$ 10,000
inc. premium
Category: Clocks and Watches / Clocks
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