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A Victorian skeleton clock, G. H. & C. Gowland, Sunderland,…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
25-Jun-2018
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Description:
A Victorian skeleton clock, G. H. & C. Gowland, Sunderland, circa 1860, the brass three spire skeleton clock protected by an ebonised glass case. The skeletonised silvered chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals signed Gowland - Sunderland. The eight day, twin fusee movement with anchor escapement, striking the hours on a gong, wheels with five crossings, and pierced blued steel hands, 60 cm high, 30 cm wide, 20 cm deep. Provenance: important pocket & Wristwatches and the R.O. Schmitt Collection of skeleton, mystery & novelty Clocks, Christie's New York, June 17, 2005, lot 26
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Category:
Horology (Clocks & watches): Clocks - Skeleton