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New York, Mar 23, 2005

LOT 172

Robert Fletcher, Chester. Made in the 1780s. Fine and rare, brass traveling clock with alarm in a flame-mahogany case.

C. Outer: dome top with blind fretwork sides and hinged door on the case back. Inner: gilt brass, the plates actingas front and back with removable slides to the side and bottom. D. White enamel with painted radial Romannumerals, outer minute track, winding hole above 6. Blued steel ?spade? hands. M. Rectangular in 2 sections, thefirst one with round pocket watch type movement with fusée and chain, verge escapement, three-arm steelbalance, the second one the alarm train with verge escapement, striking on a bell, time setting on the back plate.Dim. 91 x 79 x 160 mm.