C.1845, English, Robert Norton, Stamford, 2-Fusee Skeleton Clock, in a sharp gothic frame, all the wheels with six spokes or crossings, striking on a bell, and with old dome.
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23 October 2024
Condition: the glass dome has a crescent shaped crack in the rear, to which epoxy has been applied. The clock itself is in sound mechanical condition, ticking and striking. The heavy and well finished gothic frame sets up on two brass plinths. For a similar but slightly later clock, see Derek Robert's book titled British Skeleton Clocks, page 139. Ht of clock and base = 17", with dome = 20"
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C.1845, English, Robert Norton, Stamford, 2-Fusee Skeleton Clock, in a sharp gothic frame, all the wheels with six spokes or crossings, striking on a bell, and with old dome. Condition: the glass dome has a crescent shaped crack in the rear, to which epoxy has been applied. The clock itself is in sound mechanical condition, ticking and striking. The heavy and well finished gothic frame sets up on two brass plinths. For a similar but slightly later clock, see Derek Robert's book titled British Skeleton Clocks, page 139. Ht of clock and base = 17", with dome = 20"
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