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A mid 18th century ebonised table clock with moonphase indication James Smith, London
16 December 2015, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £3,750 inc. premium
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A mid 18th century ebonised table clock with moonphase indication
James Smith, London
the bell topped case with handle and four cone finials over circular and shaped side frets, on a plinth base with applied swags and brass ogee bracket feet, the 7.75inch arched brass dial with rotating painted moonphase in the arch over a Roman and Arabic chapter ring, matted centre with shaped recessed signature plaque and chamfered date aperture, with original hands, the twin gut fusee movement now with anchor escapement rack striking on a bell, the backplate centred by an engraved Pelican chick amongst foliate scrolls 53cms (21ins) high.
the bell topped case with handle and four cone finials over circular and shaped side frets, on a plinth base with applied swags and brass ogee bracket feet, the 7.75inch arched brass dial with rotating painted moonphase in the arch over a Roman and Arabic chapter ring, matted centre with shaped recessed signature plaque and chamfered date aperture, with original hands, the twin gut fusee movement now with anchor escapement rack striking on a bell, the backplate centred by an engraved Pelican chick amongst foliate scrolls 53cms (21ins) high.