26th Sep, 2015 10:00 GMT/BST

Country House Sale

 
Lot 1688
 

1688

An eight day longcase clock, signed Robert Skelton, Malton, circa 1750, swan neck pediment, 12-inch

An eight day longcase clock, signed Robert Skelton, Malton, circa 1750, swan neck pediment, 12-inch arched brass dial with chapter ring signed, matted centre and ringed winding holes, date aperture, rolling moonphase, four pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack striking on a bell, later case, 228cm high

Sold for £480
Estimated at £300 - £400


 

27.08.15, Case with minor chips to veneers and small scuff marks, later case, plinth with a split, dial is clean, movement needs cleaning, with two weights and a pendulum.

 


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Auction: Country House Sale, 26th Sep, 2015

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