AUCTION : 0519

Lot#: 217

DESCRIPTION: Fred H. Whitlock, England, for Dent, London, England, uncommon modern "Concorde Model" skeleton clock, movement with seconds-beating compound pendulum and grasshopper escapement, all on a mahogany base with a mahogany and glass cover.
CONDITION: this clock is like new with only very minor abrasions to case. Brass cartouche signed "Dent, London". This is a large clock featuring Harrison's famous escapement. The grasshopper escapement was invented by John Harrison in the early 1700s, first used in his precision longcase clocks, it was later employed in his marine timekeepers H1-H3. This clock serves to demonstrate the escapement action and rementoire design employed in Harrison's marine timekeeper H2. Cord and voltage selector for either 110 or 240 volts mounted to the rear base.We were unable to keep the clock running reliably. This clock is serial number 5.
ESTIMATE: $1800 - $2500
PRICE SOLD: $6500
CIRCA: 1975
DIMENSIONS: 30 in x 14in x 11in

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