James Dimmick, Cowes, England, a monumental bracket clock, ebonized mahogany case, mounted with detailed gilt bronze ornaments in the neoclassical style, fluted Corinthian columns flanking the gilt composite dial, with Roman numeral silvered chapter ring
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24 October 2024
base molding with repair at front, left, case with a few minor nicks/ flakes and minor gaps, gilding polished off of columns, ornaments a bit dirty, handles with some tarnish, case top has come unglued, dial with a few minor marks, otherwise very good, hands good, inside of case very dirty, movement ticks, striking and chiming are functional but occur simultaneously at the hour, needs service and adjustment, pendulum with tarnish and spots of verdigris, Ht 27 1/2"
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Dimmick, James
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R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts
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James Dimmick, Cowes, England, a monumental bracket clock, ebonized mahogany case, mounted with detailed gilt bronze ornaments in the neoclassical style, fluted Corinthian columns flanking the gilt composite dial, with Roman numeral silvered chapter ring and pierced, blued steel hands, and also with chime/ silent, regulation, and chime selection at top, case sides with gilt, pierced frets and ornamental carrying handles, pyramidal top with 5 flame finials, all resting on a molded base with compressed ball feet, massive quarter striking, 8 days, 3 train fusee movement, playing Cambridge and Whittington chimes on 8 bells, and counting the hours on a large gong, c1880 base molding with repair at front, left, case with a few minor nicks/ flakes and minor gaps, gilding polished off of columns, ornaments a bit dirty, handles with some tarnish, case top has come unglued, dial with a few minor marks, otherwise very good, hands good, inside of case very dirty, movement ticks, striking and chiming are functional but occur simultaneously at the hour, needs service and adjustment, pendulum with tarnish and spots of verdigris, Ht 27 1/2"
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