Sale 5997
London, South Kensington
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7 December 2010
Price realised
GBP 2,000
Estimate
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY STRIKING EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK WITH CHELSEA ENAMEL DIAL THE DIAL SIGNED SAMUEL CLARE, WARRINGTON. CIRCA 1770, THE MOVEMENT LATER The 12 in. wide enamel dial with subsidiary seconds and date square to scroll-painted centre, the conforming arch signed 'Saml. Clare/Warrington', blued steel hands, the movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on bell 91 in. (231 cm.) high
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