English, uncommon balloon style mantel clock, with single chain fusee movement, 8-day, C.1890.
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24 October 2024
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Oak veneered case in old finish has some roughness on the left front corner and on the lower right side caused the front panel telescoping through the veneer and very small patch on the left side near the bezel latch (looks ok). Original silvered dial is clean / sharp but tarnished. Hands, bezel and pendulum are original. A robust and finely made movement (curved top and bottom) with original chain intact, and unique zinc cylinder pendulum. English balloon style does not turn up often. Height 14 inches
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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English, uncommon balloon style mantel clock, with single chain fusee movement, 8-day, C.1890. Oak veneered case in old finish has some roughness on the left front corner and on the lower right side caused the front panel telescoping through the veneer and very small patch on the left side near the bezel latch (looks ok). Original silvered dial is clean / sharp but tarnished. Hands, bezel and pendulum are original. A robust and finely made movement (curved top and bottom) with original chain intact, and unique zinc cylinder pendulum. English balloon style does not turn up often. Height 14 inches
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