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    Clocks, Barometers & Watches

    London, South Kensington

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    30 April 1997

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    Lot 188

    A Regency oak and mahogany longcase clock

    Price realised

    GBP 2,070

    Estimate

    GBP 800 - GBP 1,200

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    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
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