C.1830, English, Daniel L. Saunders, Knightsbridge, 8-day time and bell strike 2-fusee shelf clock.
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23 October 2024
Condition: Veneered case with brass inlay in generally good condition with two shrinkage cracks in the sides near the top and a small separation at the bottom right mitered corner. The veneer on the case appears to be pearwood with a dark finish applied that has age cracked. Original dial has been re-blacked and signature strengthened by Dana, and then lacquered over; needs further attention. Hands are original. Heavy plate brass movement with engraved edges is signed. Engraved pendulum is original. Brittens (Baillie) lists Dan'l Saunders at 7 Knightsbridge from 1802--36. Ht. 16"
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Saunders, Daniel L
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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C.1830, English, Daniel L. Saunders, Knightsbridge, 8-day time and bell strike 2-fusee shelf clock. Condition: Veneered case with brass inlay in generally good condition with two shrinkage cracks in the sides near the top and a small separation at the bottom right mitered corner. The veneer on the case appears to be pearwood with a dark finish applied that has age cracked. Original dial has been re-blacked and signature strengthened by Dana, and then lacquered over; needs further attention. Hands are original. Heavy plate brass movement with engraved edges is signed. Engraved pendulum is original. Brittens (Baillie) lists Dan'l Saunders at 7 Knightsbridge from 1802--36. Ht. 16"
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