Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
Gothic Rosewood Library Clock, probably London, c. 1880, the carved lancet top with central carved and turned finial surmounts the glazed door flanked by bundled reeded columns, over the silvered engraved Roman numeral dial with subsidiary dial at the top for regulation and lever above the twelve for "Strike-No Strike," pierced sound vents on both sides backed by silk, molded base and pad feet, eight-day time and strike, brass movement with wire gong strike, ht. 27 in.
Estimate $2,000-4,000
movement should be at leat lubricated if not overhauled, some losses to the side sound vent material.
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LondonJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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