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A George III musical bracket clock, Eardley Norton, London,…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
25-Jun-2018
Lot No.
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Description:
A George III musical bracket clock, Eardley Norton, London, circa 1785, the case of break arch form, surmounted by a square gilt dressed platform with a swag decorated cupola, finished with a gilt finial, similar finials on the corner of the dome platform and on corners of the case. The case mounted with female and floral caryatids to each corner. The door sides of serpentine form with rectangular brass bound glass side panels, each surmounted by brass carrying handle. The moulded base standing on acanthus scroll feet. The break arch dial with silvered chapter ring, and with Roman and Arabic numerals. Two smaller dials above, one indicating the six tunes, the other chime/not chime. The painted arch depicting an 18th century social setting with two musicians playing instruments, three observing and one person dancing a jig, 68 cm high, 41 cm wide, 30 cm deep
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Category:
Horology (Clocks & watches): Clocks - Bracket