A fine mid 19th century English gilt brass carriage clock compendium with twin thermometers and ...
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A fine mid 19th century English gilt brass carriage clock compendium with twin thermometers and compass
The movement numbered 4228
The tall rectangular inverted-bow-front case surmounted by a facetted handle on foliate uprights over a recessed magnetic compass framed by ball finials over reeded columns on a stepped base, set to the right-hand side with a centigrade thermometer with scale in French, the left-hand side with Fahrenheit thermometer with scale in English for Blood heat, Summer heat, Temperate and Freezing, the main engine turned Roman dial with fine Breguet style hands set within a foliate engraved mask, the solid rear door hinged at the base and opening to reveal the chain fusee movement and monometallic balance planted on the numbered backplate. 14.5cms (5.75is) high.
The movement numbered 4228
The tall rectangular inverted-bow-front case surmounted by a facetted handle on foliate uprights over a recessed magnetic compass framed by ball finials over reeded columns on a stepped base, set to the right-hand side with a centigrade thermometer with scale in French, the left-hand side with Fahrenheit thermometer with scale in English for Blood heat, Summer heat, Temperate and Freezing, the main engine turned Roman dial with fine Breguet style hands set within a foliate engraved mask, the solid rear door hinged at the base and opening to reveal the chain fusee movement and monometallic balance planted on the numbered backplate. 14.5cms (5.75is) high.
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A fine mid 19th century English gilt brass carriage clock compendium with twin thermometers and ...
Estimate £1,500 - £2,500
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