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December 10, 2014

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LOT 458

Lot 458

Large Victorian George III Style Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock, late 19th century

Large Victorian George III Style Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock, late 19th century
Lot 458 Details
Large Victorian George III Style Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock, late 19th century

the gilt brass dial with silvered chapter ring and strike/silent, regulator and Westminster-Cambridge rings in the arch fronting a heavy three train movement chiming on a nest of eight bells and striking gong in ormolu mounted mahogany case surmounted by pineapple finials and raised on pad feet (condition noted)
height 26" — 66 cm.

Estimate $2,000-$3,000

Realised: $3,120
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Large Victorian George III Style Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock, late 19th century
  • Large Victorian George III Style Quarter Chiming Bracket Clock, late 19th century

CONDITION DETAILS

Chime train requires restoration (fusee chain broken, one wheel with broken arbor and missing tooth.

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

Note: Condition ratings and condition details are the subjective opinions of our specialists and should be used as a guide only. Waddington’s uses due care when preparing condition details, however, our staff are not professional restorers or conservators. Condition details and reports are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the buyer’s terms and conditions of sale. In all cases the prospective purchaser is responsible for inspecting the property themselves prior to placing a bid.