DESCRIPTION:
English, mahogany cased Victorian, triple fusee chiming bracket clock, playing your choice of Whittington tune on 8 bells or Westminster on 4 heavy flat-wire gongs, and then counting the hours on a large deep-toned cathedral gong. The impressive case with ormolu caryatids to the corners surmounted by a large pineapple finial, surrounded by 4 flame finials. The finely engraved dial plate is gilded and with subsidiary dials for chime-silent, F/S and tune selection.
CONDITION:
there are minor nicks to the case, commensurate with the age of the clock. Lacquer on the silvered chapter ring has discolored in the 3--6 quadrant. Clock is overall excellent to outstanding original condition. Note gong assembly will be removed to facilitate shipping. Ht 24"
ESTIMATE:
$5000
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$7000
PRICE SOLD:
$6000
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