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Lot 146

A good mid 19th century brass skeleton clock, under a glass dome

2 July 2025, 13:00 BST
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £1,536 inc. premium

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A good mid 19th century brass skeleton clock, under a glass dome

The architectural rafter-type frame with waisted centre rising to an ogee arch meeting at a horizontal bell and halberd-style hammer, with thick (6mm/.25inch) plates united by six pillars now under a glass on an associated ebonised base. The skeletonised silvered chapter ring with running foliate border enclosing the dotted minute band and Roman cartouche numerals, bold blued steel fleur de lis hands. The twin chain fusee movement with wheels of six crossings throughout, the going with deadbeat escapement, the strike with polished steel rack. Ticking and striking. Without dome 38cms (15ins) high.

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A similar clock is illustrated on page 33 of F. B. Royer-Collard's book Skeleton Clocks.

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