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A George III Mahogany Bracket Clock
Estimate: $1,500-$2,500
Sold
$6,500
Live Auction
European Furniture & Decorative Arts
Description
A George III Mahogany Bracket Clock
Thomas Wagstaffe, London, Circa 1800
the dial marked London.
Height 23 x width 14 x depth 10 1/2 inches.
Height 23 x width 14 x depth 10 1/2 inches.
Property from a Private Collector, Lincolnwood, Illinois
Condition
Having a triple fusée movement and 9-bell array with an additional hour bell. The clock appears in overall stable, attractive condition. The case with age splits and some likely reattached veneer along spandrel of front of case. Modern hardware attaching face of clock to works. Some cracks upper corner of glass panel on left side of clock. Some areas of flaking to paint on carriage-scene at top of clock. Clock with pendulum but lacks a key. The works each take a wind (key borrowed from other clock) and appear to run. The carriage scene runs every three-hours on the hour. The mallets strike the bell array on the hour. The second hand attached but not engaged with gears, minute and hour hand appear to move but not tested for accuracy nor duration. Works appear intact otherwise. Weight approximately 40 pounds. Additional images available upon request.