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Geneva, Hotel Des Bergues, Oct 21, 1995
LOT 210
R. Miller, Newcastle, mid-19th Century. A very good, flat-topped mahogany and veneer astronomical regulator.
CHF 18,000 - 22,000
C. Rectangular, moulded base with blank recessed panel, glazed door to trunk, flat-topped hood with applied beading. D. Silvered,regulator-type, Roman hour numerals, Arabic minutes and seconds. M. Rectangular plated, plain pillars, deadbeat anchor escapement, steel rod, mercury compensated pendulum with spring suspension outside the back plate, silvered amplitude plate, cylindrical brass weight, drop transmitted to righthand side of case over a grooved barrel. Dim. 196 x 42 x 22 cm. In very good condition.
Notes
R. MILLER
of Newcastle is characteristic of hundreds of retailer/repairer dock and watch makers in provincial towns in that
his career remains to be discovered.