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A good first half of the 18th century walnut longcase clock James Tortore, London image 1
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Lot 20W

A good first half of the 18th century walnut longcase clock
James Tortore, London

8 July 2015, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £6,250 inc. premium

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A good first half of the 18th century walnut longcase clock

James Tortore, London
the case with elaborate stepped caddy top over pierced sound frets, deep concave moulding and freestanding Doric columns, the long trunk door with moulded edge framing the boxwood feather-banded border and lively burr veneers, on a matching base with canted corners and double apron, the 12 inch arched brass dial signed in a silvered boss over dolphin and mask mounts, strike/not strike lever and the Roman and Arabic chapter ring with matted centre, subsidiary seconds ring and chamfered date, the weight driven movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on a bell 244cms (8ft) high.

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