DESCRIPTION:
English tall clock presented "THE ASSOCIATION OF DIAMOND MERCHANTS, JEWELERS & SILVERSMITHS, 6 GRAND HOTEL BUILDINGS, TRAFALGAR SQUARE, LONDON", 8 days, time and Whittington chime on 8 bells or your choice of Westminster on 4 large flat wire gongs, and striking the hours on a still larger deep toned gong. Brass three weight driven movement in an a heavily carved English oak case. The brass dial has silvered chapter ring, tune and silent selection dials, moon phase and brass corner spandrels, c1890
CONDITION:
the lower case retains its original finish with age splits. The hood (not carved) is a new fabrication. The dial is in good condition. The movement will need service but is striking; tries to chime. If clock still had its original hood, it would be worth 4 times our estimate. Ht 95 1/2"
ESTIMATE:
$2500
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$3000
PRICE SOLD:
$1500
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