English and Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks and Works of Art - 3rd July 2007

Lot 411

A mahogany longcase clock

Estimate £1,000 - £2,000 | Hammer £4200

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Description

A mahogany longcase clock, the 8 day movement striking on a bell, sheared off, to a 13in arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring inscribed 'THO OGDEN HALIFAX,' to a subsidiary seconds dial and pierced date aperture, the arch with a boss engraved Father Time and inscribed 'RAPIT HORA DEIM,' the back plate stamped 'Repaired by S H Hamer, Halifax 1920,' 88.75in (225.5cm) h. Pendulum, two weights and winding key.