DuMouchelles
Live Auction

Art Glass, Fine Porcelain & Antiques

Sat, Apr 16, 2016 11:00AM EDT - Sun, Apr 17, 2016 11:00AM EDT
Lot 1064

ENGLISH TRIPLE FUSEE BRASS CATHEDRAL SKELETON CLOCK

Estimate: $6,000 - $10,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$30 $10
$100 $25
$400 $50
$900 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$150,000 $10,000
ENGLISH TRIPLE FUSEE BRASS CATHEDRAL SKELETON CLOCK, 19TH C., H 21", W 13", UNDER A GLASS DOME:Pierced brass cathedral shape clock in the style of Westminster Abbey, triple fusee, drop hammer strike on eight bells, measuring H.21 3/8" x 13" x 6 1/2", having a 6" silvered chapter ring with incised Roman numerals, mercury pendulum and two keys, raised on a white marble base under a glass dome, H.27" x 16" x 9" overall. Labeled in two places at the front of the clock, "W. F. Evans & Sons, Fecit" and "Soho Clock Factory, Handsworth" (see additional photos).

Condition

The brass shows some wear to the patina. The marble base and glass are in good condition.