A GEORGE III MAHOGANY AND BRASS INLAID CASED MANTLE CLOCK BY WENHAM OF DEREHAM.
Description
the case with sarcophagus top and cast brass finial over ring side handles, and fish scale sounds frets on plinth base, to a cast brass bezel, enclosing a signed 8" convex dial and blued steel hands. The twin fusee movement with shouldered plates and engraved detail, anchor escapement, strike on a bell and pull repeat, 45cm high.
Note - John Wenham of Dereham, clock maker born 1734-1823.Show more
Condition
Case - glass detached but present, small split to back door, age related wear.
Dial - all over age related wear, chips and scratches.
Movement - appears complete, with pendulum, two door keys and winder.
Functional at the time of writing, but functionality is not guaranteed.
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Description
the case with sarcophagus top and cast brass finial over ring side handles, and fish scale sounds frets on plinth base, to a cast brass bezel, enclosing a signed 8" convex dial and blued steel hands. The twin fusee movement with shouldered plates and engraved detail, anchor escapement, strike on a bell and pull repeat, 45cm high.
Note - John Wenham of Dereham, clock maker born 1734-1823.Show more
Condition
Case - glass detached but present, small split to back door, age related wear.
Dial - all over age related wear, chips and scratches.
Movement - appears complete, with pendulum, two door keys and winder.
Functional at the time of writing, but functionality is not guaranteed.
