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An oak Gothic revival musical longcase clock and barometer, the…
Auction House:
Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
24-May-2010
Lot No.
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Description:
An oak Gothic revival musical longcase clock and barometer, the movement circa 1780, the case circa 1880, the turned four pillar three train eight-day movement with an anchor escapement, rack striking on a bell, playing tunes on eight bells with eight hammers via a pinned brass barrel, the brass dial-plate with silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, subsidiary dials for seconds with date in arch, the later case with a crocket adorned hood and spires above a lancet arch and quatrefoil tracery casement door inset with silvered barometer and thermometer, conforming pilasters and a plinth base. Height 232 cm .
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Category:
Horology (Clocks & watches): Clocks - Longcase