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    11 October 2000

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    • A George III oak longcase cloc
    Lot 125

    A George III oak longcase clock, third quarter 18th century

    Price realised

    GBP 2,115

    Estimate

    GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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    A George III oak longcase clock, third quarter 18th century
    The case with stepped flat top hood with carved and moulded tiered cornices, breakarch glazed side panels and brass-capped fluted front pilasters, the wavy arch trunk door with bone lozenge-shaped escutcheon, above plinth with raised wavy top panel and wavy apron, now with modern backboard, the brass dial with strike/silent ring in the arch, foliate spandrels to the brass chapter ring, matted centre with recessed seconds ring and date aperture, with signature plaque James Parker CAMBRIDGE, the four pillar rack striking movement with anchor escapement -- 86¼in. (219cm.) high

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    No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
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