LOT 0050 A good late 19th century gilt metal mounted ebonised quarter...
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A good late 19th century gilt metal mounted ebonised quarter chiming table clock sounding on up to ten bells and five gongsHamilton, Chrighton & Co. 41 George Street, EdinburghThe bell top with five flambe urn finials and applied swags over arched brass side sound frets on a tall stepped plinth raised on twin scroll supports. The 6.5 inch arched brass dial with twin subsidiaries offering chime/silent and a choice of Westminster chimes/eight or ten bell chime, over a silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring with finely matted centre and applied signature plaque, with original blued steel hands. The substantial triple chain fusee movement with thick plates united by turned pillars, anchor escapement sounding the hours on a large coiled gong, and chiming the quarters on either up to ten bells or four further gongs. The backplate with foliate scroll engraving framed by a stylised rope twist border, the pendulum bob also decorated to match. 62cms (24ins) high
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