Furniture, Works of Art & Clocks - 4th April 2023

Lot 256

λ A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD MANTEL OR TRAVEL CLOCK...

Estimate £800 - £1,200 | Hammer £1300

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Description

λ A WILLIAM IV ROSEWOOD MANTEL OR TRAVEL CLOCK

c.1835-40

the brass eight day chain driven twin fusee movement, stamped '331', striking on a bell, with a platform lever escapement, on a silvered dial with black Roman numerals and scrolling foliate spandrels, the case with a gilt, octagonal-section handle on foliate scroll supports over a large bevelled glass inspection panel and matching side panels, with a moulded cornice and an ogee moulded and stepped plinth base, with key

25.6cm high, 19cm wide, 13cm deep