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

Lot 418

A late 19th century ebonised and gilt brass mounted musical bracket clock

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000 | Hammer £1900

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Description

A late 19th century ebonised and gilt brass mounted musical bracket clock, the triple fusee movement striking on five gongs and eight bells, to an arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring and matted centre with plaque inscribed 'SWINDEN & SONS, BIRMINGHAM,' with subsidiary chime/silent, 'slow/fast, 8 bells/Westminster, dials, the case with pineapple finials and on bracket feet, 19.5in (49.5cm) h, 16.25in (41cm) w. Winding key.