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An impressive c.1900 English Maple & Co. Ltd, London,…
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Auckland
Date:
18-Jun-2013
Lot No.
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Description:
An impressive c.1900 English Maple & Co. Ltd, London, complicated striking grandfather clock, the ornate oak case carved in the Jacobean manner with a classical woman figure, masks, urns, scrolls and pillars to the door, the engraved silvered dial with Roman numerals enclosing a second dial, 'Chime/Silent' and 'Chime on six gongs/Westminster Chimes', subsidiary dials above, maker's name to the base, all behind the glazed door with domed hood, the 8-day movement with - striking of two melodies on seven gongs, deadbeat escapement and maintaining hour. Height 200 cm
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Category:
Horology (Clocks & watches): Clocks - Longcase