A 19th century mahogany bracket clock of small size
James Rigby, London
the shallow bell topped case with central handle over canted corners, shaped and circular glazed panels and a moulded base on brass ogee bracket feet, with pierced and engraved quadrant sound frets to the brass lined front and rear doors, the 5.5inch arched brass dial with strike/silent in the arch over scroll spandrels, a Roman and Arabic chapter ring and matted centre with recessed signature plaque and blued steel hands, the twin fusee movement with anchor escapement rack striking on a bell, case associated, 36cms (14ins) high
the shallow bell topped case with central handle over canted corners, shaped and circular glazed panels and a moulded base on brass ogee bracket feet, with pierced and engraved quadrant sound frets to the brass lined front and rear doors, the 5.5inch arched brass dial with strike/silent in the arch over scroll spandrels, a Roman and Arabic chapter ring and matted centre with recessed signature plaque and blued steel hands, the twin fusee movement with anchor escapement rack striking on a bell, case associated, 36cms (14ins) high
Estimate:
£5,000 - 7,000
€5,900 - 8,200
US$ 7,600 - 11,000
€5,900 - 8,200
US$ 7,600 - 11,000
Footnotes
- James Rigby worked in Clerkenwell between 1795-1808 and succeeded Leroux in 1808 at Charing Cross until 1830.
Category: Decorative Arts / European Sculpture and Works of Art
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