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פריט 257:
Tall Case Clock, Thomas Hughes, London
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נמכר ב: $425
מחיר פתיחה:
$
400
הערכה :
$2,000 - $3,000
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מע"מ: 6%
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Tall Case Clock, Thomas Hughes, London
A George III tall case clock movement, Thomas Hughes, London, circa 1765; the associated case is late 19th century. The twelve-inch arched brass dial, with silvered chapter ring having Roman hours and Arabic minutes, with subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and engraved oval name plate inscribed "Thos. Hughes / London." to the matte center, the arch with "Strike / Silent" dial within cast spandrels, having a twin train eight day five pillar brass movement striking on a bell, the hood with brass finials and a fret carved cornice, above a trunk flanked with brass mounted stop-fluted quarter columns, ending with a raised panel box base, raised on claw-and-ball feet.
Dimensions:Height 97 3/4in; width 20in; depth 10 1/2in.
Provenance:From a Bucks County collection.
Condition: The movement and case are together by association. The movement is mid 18th century, the case is 19th century. The case in overall condition good condition, retaining an old finish, typical dings, dents and Surface scratches. The movement appears to be in generally good condition overall. The dial with typical marks, wear, rubbing and toning to metalwork. At the time condition report was written, the clock's movement would stay running for a period of time before eventually stopping. With pendulum, two large lead weights, two case keys and winding crank. We cannot guarantee the functionality and completeness of the clock's movement.
