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    13 May 2008

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    • A George IV mahogany striking
    Lot 132

    A George IV mahogany striking eight day table clock

    PARKINSON AND FRODSHAM, LONDON, CIRCA 1830

    Price realised

    GBP 4,750

    Estimate

    GBP 1,800 - GBP 2,500

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    A George IV mahogany striking eight day table clock
    Parkinson and Frodsham, London, Circa 1830
    The case with brass and ebonised inlay to the front and sides, the 6 in. diameter painted Roman dial signed 'Parkinson & Frodsham/Change Alley/LONDON', the twin gut fusees movement with engraved border and repeat signature to the back plate, anchor escapement and rack strike on bell; pendulum, winding key, case key
    14¾ in. (37.5 cm.) high

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