Lot
5017
Lot 5017
JOHN FLADGATE OF LONDON (act. 1743-1781): An 18th Century eb...
Estimate
£600 - £800
JOHN FLADGATE OF LONDON (act. 1743-1781): An 18th Century ebonised mahogany bracket clock, the silvered dial with Roman numerated chapter ring, Arabic five minute markers, gilt corner spandrels, date aperture, strike/silent and regulation dials. The case with carry handle on a bell top, pine cone finials, carved blind fret corners, raised on stepped base to gilt brass ogee bracket feet. The twin fusee movement with verge escapement, scrolled foliate engraved backplate. 41cm high, 27cm wide, 20cm deep. Locked, no key
More Information
Case has a few splits and wear but appears original. Some steel components have signs of surface rusting. After a few turns of power on time fusee, gear train is functioning to the escapement. Issue with strike train even when wound.
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