Mixed origin: C.1750, Continental 2-train movement, striking grand sonnerie sequence off of one strike train.
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23 October 2024
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Uses an interesting system of cams and spring loaded arbors to switch between the 2 bells. With early tic-tac escapement, spanning 3 teeth, the back plate engraved along the perimeter and the name: "J"n Anderton, London 912' (this is Not an English movement), now in a C.1920 purpose made case for the movement. The original silvered brass dial with finely engraved mythological, long necked birds. All with a good look and running; Height 15'
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R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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Mixed origin: C.1750, Continental 2-train movement, striking grand sonnerie sequence off of one strike train. Uses an interesting system of cams and spring loaded arbors to switch between the 2 bells. With early tic-tac escapement, spanning 3 teeth, the back plate engraved along the perimeter and the name: "J"n Anderton, London 912' (this is Not an English movement), now in a C.1920 purpose made case for the movement. The original silvered brass dial with finely engraved mythological, long necked birds. All with a good look and running; Height 15'
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