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ATTRIBUTED TO EVANS OF HANDSWORTH. CIRCA 1870
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A Victorian brass skeleton timepiece with passing strike
Attributed to Evans of Handsworth. Circa 1870
On variegated white marble plinth and formerly under glass dome, the silvered chapter ring with engraved numerals, the eight day single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement and passing hour strike on bell, wheels with six crossings; ebonised wood-rod pendulum with pewter bob, key
23½ in. (59.5 cm.) high
Attributed to Evans of Handsworth. Circa 1870
On variegated white marble plinth and formerly under glass dome, the silvered chapter ring with engraved numerals, the eight day single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement and passing hour strike on bell, wheels with six crossings; ebonised wood-rod pendulum with pewter bob, key
23½ in. (59.5 cm.) high