J.E. Caldwell Dual-chime Library Clock

Description:

J.E. Caldwell Dual-chime Library Clock, England, Gothic-inspired carved pagoda-top mahogany case with side frieze of pierced arches, fabric-backed pierced wood side sound frets, all on carved foliate feet, composite brass dial with silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, chime/silent lever above twelve, subsidiary fast/slow and chime selector dials in the arch, eight-day, chain fusee, time, strike, and Westminster chime on gongs or chime on ten bells movement, regulated by a pendulum, ht. 31 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Two smaller finials off the clock and two missing. Two small breaks to side sound frets. movement in need of cleaning and lubrication.


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