Lot 35
A second half of the 19th century brass skeleton clock in the form of Lichfield Cathedral Unsigned but attributable to Smith and Sons
15 December 2009, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond StreetSold for £2,040 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA second half of the 19th century brass skeleton clock in the form of Lichfield Cathedral
Unsigned but attributable to Smith and Sons
Realistically modelled on the midlands town cathedral, with its three tapering octagonal spires over a pierced frame, on stepped base to a carved rosewood stand with glass shade, the silvered chapter ring with outer minute band and Roman hours set on tulip-shaped cartouches, the twin chain fusee movement with deadbeat escapement striking the hours on a circular-section coiled steel gong and with passing strike on a bell every fifteen minutes The clock 36cms (14ins) high
Realistically modelled on the midlands town cathedral, with its three tapering octagonal spires over a pierced frame, on stepped base to a carved rosewood stand with glass shade, the silvered chapter ring with outer minute band and Roman hours set on tulip-shaped cartouches, the twin chain fusee movement with deadbeat escapement striking the hours on a circular-section coiled steel gong and with passing strike on a bell every fifteen minutes The clock 36cms (14ins) high
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