16th Nov, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part II)

 
  Lot 594
 

594

~ An Oak and Mahogany Eight Day Oval Dial Longcase Clock, signed Wm Nicholas, Birmingham, circa...

~ An Oak and Mahogany Eight Day Oval Dial Longcase Clock, signed Wm Nicholas, Birmingham, circa 1800, swan neck pediment, Corinthian capped columns, mahogany crossbanded trunk door flanked by Corinthian capped pilasters, 15-1/4-inch wide oval dial, Arabic numeral chapter, seconds and date dials, moonphase aperture, the arch painted with Admiral Nelson and two galleons, four pillar movement with attached falseplate stamped W J Nichols, anchor escapement with rack striking on a bell, 238cm high see illustration

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £600 - £900


 

11.10.19 Hood with swan neck capitals missing, case with veneers and beading missing in parts, hood columns are loose, base with skirting missing and the feet are missing, case needs restoring in parts, dial with crazing marks, movement needs cleaning, with two weights. With pendulum.

 


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Auction: Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part II), 16th Nov, 2019

Autumn Fine Art Sale (Part II)

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