Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2623MLocation: MarlboroughDate / Time: December 01, 2012 10:00AM
Description:
Samuel Sly Mahogany Teardrop-form Act of Parliament Clock, Norwich, England, c. 1815, removable hood section with turned wooden bezel over the 16-in. painted iron Roman numeral dial signed Sam. Sly/Norwich, teardrop-shaped lower section with banded and line inlay, brass eight-day, time-only, weight-powered movement, round iron pendulum rod, brass-faced bob and lead weight, ht. 48 in.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
Lower case has veneer piece off but with the clock. Some in painting on dial. Clock is complete but may need cleaning and lubrication.