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English Gothic Fusee Clock
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Description
Very fine English early to mid-19th century Gothic clock of important scale having carved and gilt pediment and polychrome decorated case with trefoil tracery decoration, the movement a very fine 8 day timepiece with a fusee movement, unsigned.
The scale of this timepiece indicates it was probably in a public setting rather than made for domestic use. It could well be from a station, bank or municipal building. Perfect running condition (recently cleaned and serviced). -
More Information
Period: 19th Century Materials: Oak Condition: Good. Creation Date: circa 1830 Styles / Movements: Gothic, Traditional Dealer Reference #: tjiptuxkeeud Incollect Reference #: 452535 -
Dimensions
W. 31 in; H. 43 in; D. 11 in; W. 78.74 cm; H. 109.22 cm; D. 27.94 cm;
Message from Seller:
Yew Tree House Antiques was launched in 1991, fueled by a passion for collecting the unexpected. Kevin Kleinbardt and Ahna Petersen, with independent backgrounds in furniture and art history respectively, joined forces to focus on pieces with a “soulfulness of character,” as Ahna likes to say.