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Purchased July 14 1961 from T. & S. Hyde, Stanford, Lincs.
Purchased July 14 1961 from T. & S. Hyde, Stanford, Lincs.
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JUSTIN VULLIAMY, LONDON. THIRD QUARTER 18TH CENTURY
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A George III ebonised wood tear-drop Act of Parliament clock
Justin Vulliamy, London. Third quarter 18th Century
The redecorated case of tear-drop form with rectangular trunk door, the inside pasted with a trade label Hyde & Sons of Sleaford with inscription This clock belonged to Lord Hampton, The Hoo, Plumpton Herts, 'strengthened' signature Just. Vulliamy LONDON, beneath the dial within a large ebonised moulded bezel, re-painted cream chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, blue painted centre, original(?) pierced brass heart-shaped hands, the movement with five front-pinned pillars securing the A-shaped brass plates, anchor escapement with later crutch and later pendulum and weight
50 in. (127 cm.) high
Justin Vulliamy, London. Third quarter 18th Century
The redecorated case of tear-drop form with rectangular trunk door, the inside pasted with a trade label Hyde & Sons of Sleaford with inscription This clock belonged to Lord Hampton, The Hoo, Plumpton Herts, 'strengthened' signature Just. Vulliamy LONDON, beneath the dial within a large ebonised moulded bezel, re-painted cream chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, blue painted centre, original(?) pierced brass heart-shaped hands, the movement with five front-pinned pillars securing the A-shaped brass plates, anchor escapement with later crutch and later pendulum and weight
50 in. (127 cm.) high
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.