Lot 68
A large and impressive 19th century engraved gilt brass English carriage clock with side repeat Parkinson and Frodsham, Change Alley, Cornhill, London
13 July 2023, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £8,320 inc. premium
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A large and impressive 19th century engraved gilt brass English carriage clock with side repeat
Parkinson and Frodsham, Change Alley, Cornhill, London
Surmounted by a well cast acanthus leaf scroll handle above a thick bevelled escapement observation window, framed by elaborate acanthus scroll engraving on the moulded top, supported by garlanded Ionic columns, the front, sides and backdoor all with floral engraving on a sharply moulded and engraved base with curling leaf feet. The 2.75 inch white enamel Roman dial, signed Parkinson & Frodsham Change Alley London, below blued steel moon hands, in a floral engraved gilt mask, a large rose below VI.
The twin chain and gut fusee movement with maintaining power and underslung jewelled English lever platform escapement with cut and compensated bimetallic balance, the backplate repeat signed Parkinson & Frodsham Change Alley Cornhill London. Ticking, striking and repeating, with winding key. 24cms (9ins) high
Surmounted by a well cast acanthus leaf scroll handle above a thick bevelled escapement observation window, framed by elaborate acanthus scroll engraving on the moulded top, supported by garlanded Ionic columns, the front, sides and backdoor all with floral engraving on a sharply moulded and engraved base with curling leaf feet. The 2.75 inch white enamel Roman dial, signed Parkinson & Frodsham Change Alley London, below blued steel moon hands, in a floral engraved gilt mask, a large rose below VI.
The twin chain and gut fusee movement with maintaining power and underslung jewelled English lever platform escapement with cut and compensated bimetallic balance, the backplate repeat signed Parkinson & Frodsham Change Alley Cornhill London. Ticking, striking and repeating, with winding key. 24cms (9ins) high
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