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A fine early 19th century brass-bound ebony mantel timepiece Grimalde and Johnson, Strand, London
13 July 2023, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £6,400 inc. premium
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A fine early 19th century brass-bound ebony mantel timepiece
Grimalde and Johnson, Strand, London
The case surmounted by a cast brass fern frond handle set on a central knob and brass base plate over a stepped inverted bell top, and arched, brass bound glazed sides and doors, the moulded base on four knurled toupie feet.
The silvered 4-inch arched Roman dial with Breguet style moon hands, signed Grimalde & Johnson Strand London.
The single gut (now wire) fusee movement with turned pillars and anchor escapement, the steel-rod pendulum suspended from a tear-drop shaped cock, the backplate repeat signed Grimalde & Johnson Strand London. Ticking with a case key and a winding key. 30cms (11.5ins) high
The case surmounted by a cast brass fern frond handle set on a central knob and brass base plate over a stepped inverted bell top, and arched, brass bound glazed sides and doors, the moulded base on four knurled toupie feet.
The silvered 4-inch arched Roman dial with Breguet style moon hands, signed Grimalde & Johnson Strand London.
The single gut (now wire) fusee movement with turned pillars and anchor escapement, the steel-rod pendulum suspended from a tear-drop shaped cock, the backplate repeat signed Grimalde & Johnson Strand London. Ticking with a case key and a winding key. 30cms (11.5ins) high
Footnotes
An applied label under the movement reads R. Willerton Watch & Clock Maker, Working Jeweller, &c. Southwell.