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Superb Victorian Inlaid Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock
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Superb Victorian Inlaid Walnut Weight Driven Grandmother Clock
A superb late Victorian marquetry inlaid walnut Grandmother clock with weight driven bell striking 8 day movement c.1890. The small proportioned slim case fashioned in the George I style with moulded cornice to the hood, figured walnut veneers and tulip design marquetry inlays to the door and base; chequered stringing to the sides giving a panelled appearance. Engraved brass and silvered dial with complementing spandrels to the corners, engraved dial centre and silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals; original blued steel hands. The weight driven bell striking on the hour 8 day movem...ent with anchor escapement driven by lead weights; fully serviced and working. Presented in excellent original condition with a rich original colour and polish and in full working order. A short video of the clock striking can be viewed on our YouTube Channel - click here. Measures 5' 11" high x 14" wide at the cornice x 9" maximum depth x 8" trunk width. Stock number 39592.
Stock number 39592
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