Geneva, Nov 05, 2023
LOT 258
THOMAS HUGHES LONDON, ENGLAND, EIGHT-DAY GOING HOUR AND HALF-HOUR STRIKING, QUARTER-REPEATING ON HEIGHT HAMMERS BRACKET CLOCK WITH DATE., EBONY
CHF 5,000 - 15,000
EUR 5,300 - 15,800 / USD 5,600 - 16,700 / HKD 43,300 - 130,000TO BE SOLD WITHOUT RESERVE
Sold: CHF 7,500
A very fine ebonized and ormolu-mounted hour-striking, quarter hour carillon repeating bracket clock with date. Rectangular, glazed side panels, hinged back and front doors, the front with applied repousse decoration, ebonized dome, hinged ormolu handle. Silvered chapter ring dial with Roman numerals and outer Arabic minute ring, subsidiary dials for Chime/Silent and regulator scale index. Blued steel "Louis XIV" hands. Polished gilt brass dial plate with applied gilt bronze spandrels and further decoration.
| Grading System | |
|---|---|
Grade: AAA |
Excellent |
Case: 3 |
Good |
Movement: 3* |
Good Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense |
Dial: 3-6-01 |
Good Slightly oxidized HANDS Original |
Brand Thomas Hughes London, England
Year Circa 1710
Length 195
Caliber Rectangular, brass, fusee and chain on each train, verge escapement, brass pendulum with small tear-drop bob and silk suspension running between cycloidal cheeks, carillon pull repeater striking by height hammers.
Height 360
Width 140
Signature Dial and movement