Sale 7571
London, South Kensington
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30 April 1997
Price realised
GBP 2,070
Estimate
A Regency oak and mahogany longcase clock the ebony and satinwood line inlaid case with swan-neck pediment to the hood with fluted columns, tracery arched trunk door with conforming inlay, flanked by fluted three-quarter pilasters, the plinth with chamfered sides and on bracket feet, the white painted dial with painted rolling moon in the arch and spandrels depicting female figures representing the seasons, with Arabic chapters and subsidiary seconds and date rings, the four pillar rack striking movement with anchor escapement, seatboard replaced -- 93½in. (237.5cm.) high See Illustration
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