A Sri Lankan calamander and Coromandel longcase Astronomical Regulator timepiece

A Sri Lankan calamander and Coromandel longcase Astronomical Regulator timepiece, W. J. Doyle, Columbo, late 19th century, the eight-day movement with four substantial pillars, the 12inch brass dial with minute hand with Arabic numerals to the outer track and subsidiary Roman numeral hours dial and Arabic seconds, the case of solid timber construction the trunk door with stylised carved exterior scene, the plinth base with foliate and scroll motifs, 205cm highCondition Report: With case keys, pendulum and weight Dreweatts have not tested the movement and cannot make any guarantees or comments as to accuracy or if the movement is working we suggest getting the clock appraised by a professional clock restorer prior to use. However the movement looks to have been recently cleaned.The dial has some dirt and discolouration, there is wear and looses around the winding key hole to the dialThe case appears to have been cleaned and polishedThe hood is quite tight to get on and off but can be managed by one person. Condition Report Disclaimer