Thursday 10 July 2025
A modern brass 'Grasshopper' skeleton mantel clock, by Comitti, after John Harrison No. H1 344,...
View MoreA modern brass 'Grasshopper' skeleton mantel clock, by Comitti, after John Harrison No. H1 344,...
Price Realised: £2,624
Estimate: £2,000 - £3,000
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Lot 221
Description
A modern brass 'Grasshopper' skeleton mantel clock, by Comitti, after John Harrison No. H1 344, retailed by Asprey London, with silvered Roman chapter ring and Arabic subsidiary seconds arch, with blued nickel silver hands, the single fusee movement with grasshopper escapement, compound pendulums, engraved to reverse H1 344 Comitti Made in England No Jewels, on a walnut base with label inscribed Asprey, contained in a glazed satinwood crossbanded and walnut display case, with certificate of authenticity, instructions and winding key, 46cm high, 33cm wide, 24.5cm deep overall
Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece.
Fees & VAT
Buyer's Premium
The buyer shall pay the hammer price together with a premium thereon of 26% up to £20,000 (31.2% inclusive of VAT), 25% from £20,001 - £500,000 (30% inclusive of VAT), 20% from £500,001 thereafter (24% inclusive of VAT). The premium price is subject to VAT at the standard rate.
VAT
VAT is not charged on the hammer price unless it is stated that there is 'VAT applicable on the hammer price at the end of the description. Buyer's premium is subject to VAT.(ARR) - ARTIST'S RESALE RIGHT
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ARR is capped at £12,500
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