A 19th century mahogany and boxwood-strung eight-day bracket...

Hammer

£480

A 19th century mahogany and boxwood-strung eight-day bracket clock; the oval hinged gilt-metal handle above a 20cm dial with Roman numerals and signed 'Gammon, Birmingham', the twin fusee gilded movement striking on a bell, together with pendulum and key, with pierced gilt-metal fish-scale-style side sound apertures and raised on four gilt-metal ogee-style bracket feet (39cm high with handle x 30cm widest point to feet at bottom)

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The case appears to be in good order, the dial is a little dark and has some flecks and cracks around the winding holes although not too bad. The gilt metal ogee feet have several pieces of gilding away commensurate with age. There are a couple of small bits of veneer away from the rear of the door around the framed glass and there is a small piece approx. 1.5cm square moulding at the back away. It is difficult to tell exactly if the movement is original to the case but in the Auctioneers opinion it looks good although no guarantees can be given. The piece has come from a good private source and as we understand it they have had it in the family for many years.