18th Sep, 2021 9:30 GMT/BST

Country House Sale (Part III)

 
  Lot 597
 

597

An Edwardian Brass Desk Compendium, retailed by E.Friedley, Bradford, circa 1910, top of the case with carrying handle and bevelled viewing glass panels for the compass and movement escapement, clock dial with Roman numerals, thermometer tube and aneroid barometer dial, single barrel movement with a platform cylinder escapement, 16cm by 16.5cm, with original outer fitted travelling case

Sold for £600
Estimated at £200 - £300


 

11.08.21 Brass surfaces are discoloured, bevelled glasses are dirty and with small scratches in parts, both back doors with the small door knobs missing, enamel dials are dirty, movement is dirty and needs cleaning, movement mainspring appears to be broken and unable to wind movement, movement needs a service, outer fitted case is faded and the strap is worn.

 


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