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Lot 223

A Victorian rosewood library clock, third quarter 19th century, the five glass case on stepped...

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Lot 223

A Victorian rosewood library clock, third quarter 19th century, the five glass case on stepped...

Starting Bid: £280

Estimate: £400 - £600

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Lot 223

Description

A Victorian rosewood library clock, third quarter 19th century, the five glass case on stepped base and bracket feet, the square brass dial with Roman numerals and engraved scrolling foliate spandrels, the dial centre signed JOHN WALKER 76. STRAND LONDON 3842, with chain driven single fusee timepiece movement, with pendulum, 22.6cm high, 16.5cm wide, 12.6cm deep

Please note that Roseberys do not guarantee the working order or time keeping of any timepiece.   

Case -Some surface wear to veneer throughout and minor knocks to edges. Scratching and minor splits around keyhole to left side. Possible repair to back right corner. Signs of repair to interior of reverse door and to interior of both sides. Split to left side of base. Chips around hinges of reverse door. Feet have been reattached. Scratching to glass panels, engrained dirt to top panel and reverse door panel. Front door is locked. 

Dial - Some minor surface wear. Marks to dial surround. Hands with some tarnishing. 

Movement - Backplate with surface scratching and scuff marks. Steel suspension is detached from the pendulum due to missing pin.

No case keys or winder. 

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