C.1880, English, 2-fusee movement bracket clock 8-day time and strike on a large bell.
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23 October 2024
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Condition: Mahogany case with applied carvings is in generally good condition with a couple of shrinkage cracks on the side of the case, and a larger one to the rear, and one on the front below 7. Cast brass dial with applied raised numeral ring has some paint loss and tarnish. Latch to dial bezel needs repair. Movement has rectangular plates, a new bell standard, and someone used a hammer tension spring to make a strike hammer for it. Movement itself is sound and will respond to proper restoration. Old pendulum is from another fusee clock and has been re-slotted for crutch pin. New English steel hands. Movement tie down needs attention. Height 22 inches
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R.O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1880, English, 2-fusee movement bracket clock 8-day time and strike on a large bell. Condition: Mahogany case with applied carvings is in generally good condition with a couple of shrinkage cracks on the side of the case, and a larger one to the rear, and one on the front below 7. Cast brass dial with applied raised numeral ring has some paint loss and tarnish. Latch to dial bezel needs repair. Movement has rectangular plates, a new bell standard, and someone used a hammer tension spring to make a strike hammer for it. Movement itself is sound and will respond to proper restoration. Old pendulum is from another fusee clock and has been re-slotted for crutch pin. New English steel hands. Movement tie down needs attention. Height 22 inches
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