17th Jul, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Sale (Day Two)

 
  Lot 283
 

283

A Mahogany Wall Timepiece, signed John Scott, London, late 18th century, side and bottom doors,...

A Mahogany Wall Timepiece, signed John Scott, London, late 18th century, side and bottom doors, cast brass bezel, 12-inch silvered dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, A-frame shaped single fusee movement with a verge escapement, bob pendulum, 43cm high see illustration

Sold for £1,400
Estimated at £400 - £600


 

10.06.21 Case with scratches in parts, wooden bezel outer surround with chips and cracks, brass bezel is discoloured and signs of old repairs to the backside of the bezel, later lock to brass bezel, later glass, dial with small scratches and slightly discoloured, movement looks complete but needs cleaning.

 


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Auction: Summer Fine Sale (Day Two), 17th Jul, 2021

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