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CIRCA 1870
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A Victorian brass striking portico skeleton clock
Circa 1870
With eight columns above a variegated white marble base resting on an ebonised plinth and under glass dome, the silvered chapter ring with engraved numerals, the eight day twin chain fusee movement with anchor escapement, hour strike and trip repeat on gong, with passing half hour strike on bell, wheels with five crossings; pendulum, winding key
18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) high, 19¼ in. (49 cm.) high over dome
Circa 1870
With eight columns above a variegated white marble base resting on an ebonised plinth and under glass dome, the silvered chapter ring with engraved numerals, the eight day twin chain fusee movement with anchor escapement, hour strike and trip repeat on gong, with passing half hour strike on bell, wheels with five crossings; pendulum, winding key
18¾ in. (47.5 cm.) high, 19¼ in. (49 cm.) high over dome