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A George I bracket clock, W. Webster, Exchange Alley, London,…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
25-Jun-2018
Lot No.
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Description:
A George I bracket clock, W. Webster, Exchange Alley, London, circa 1720, the ebonised inverted bell top case with brass handle, brass trimmed glazed side panels and door. The case on a moulded base with pad feet. The brass break arch dial with well pierced blue steel hands and strike silent in the arch. Crown and scepter spandrels to a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring. Silver cartouche below centre arbour signed W. Webster - Exchange Alley - London. The rectangular backplate elaborately engraved with foliate scrolls and signed on a reserve W. Webster - Exchange Alley - London. Twin fusee, eight day going bell striking movement with verge escapement. Triple repeat mechanism to strike, 37 cm high, 19 cm wide, 15 cm deep. Provenance: Purchased from 'Important Clocks', Christies, July 5th 2002
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Category:
Unclassified