9th Jul, 2026 11:00
Fine & Classic
163
An Impressive 19th Century 'Gothic Cathedral' Skeleton Clock
An Impressive 19th Century 'Gothic Cathedral' Skeleton Clock, the cast and pierced brass frame featuring three spires with fleur-de-lys finials and quatrefoil motifs to the supports, the silvered chapter ring set with black enamelled Roman hour markers, dotted minute markers and blued steel fleur-de-lys hands, the eight day chain driven fusee and drum movement striking on a bell, apparently unmarked, presented on an integral stepped oval marble base with turned feet beneath a clear glass dome.
Dimensions: Height excluding dome 55cm high, 38cm wide
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Sold for £460
Auction: Fine & Classic, 9th Jul, 2026
We are delighted to present the Summer edition of the popular Fine & Classic Sale which begins with an exciting section of selected silver and novelty plate, a good range of Asian Art, British ceramics including Moorcroft, a private collection of clocks, chronometers and scientific instruments from a Cheshire farmhouse, decorative bronzes, fine watercolours and attractive oils with artists including Stanhope Alexander Forbes R.A. and William Mellor, a varied offering of Country House-style furniture and furnishings, diverse collectors' items including an important Polar Medal group, a fine French cello and much more.
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