15.10.19 Case with small cracks to veneers and small chips in parts, inverted pediment with joints very slightly lifting, the case finish would have been ebonised over the fruitwood veneers and signs of the ebonising is still visible, dial chapter ring with slight staining marks, movement backplate with some small vacant holes, movement appears to have been converted from knife-edge pendulum to a suspension spring, in going order, functions are working, 51cm high over handle, 26cm wide, 16.5cm depth

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