English & Continental Furniture, Barometers, Clocks, Weapons & Works of Art - 4th September 2007

Lot 527

A Victorian ebonised and brass chiming mantle clock

Estimate £2,000 - £3,000 | Hammer £4400

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Description

A Victorian ebonised and brass chiming mantle clock, the three train movement with a platform lever escapement striking on a gong and a peel of eight bells, the 5.5in (14cm) arched brass dial with a matt centre and silvered chapter ring with subsidiary day and date dials to the arch, with a applied plaque inscribed 'Hancocks & Co. 38 & 39 Bruton St, London,' a strike/no strike lever at 45 minutes, 11in (28cm) h, 8.25in (21cm) w.