Lot 27
G. H. & C. GOWLAND, SUNDERLAND, CIRCA 1860
The brass three spire skeleton clock protected by an ebonised glass case. The skeletonised silvered chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals signed Gowland - Sunderland. The eight day, twin fusee movement with anchor escapement, striking the hours on a gong, wheels with five crossings, and pierced blued steel hands.
60 cm height, 30 cm width, 20 cm depth
Estimate $4,000 - $6,000
case original. Movement in working order, not recently serviced or timed. Minor aging to brass. Stress marks and scratches to the case consistent with age and use. Lock missing on front and back door. Red velvet replaced. Brass mounts showing signs of ageing.
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Important Pocket & Wristwatches and the R.O. Schmitt Collection of Skeleton, Mystery & Novelty Clocks, Christie's New York, June 17, 2005, lot 26
The Hose Collection
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8255
6:30pm - 25 June 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 20 June, 12pm-8pm
Thursday 21 June, 10am-4pm
Friday 22 June, 10am-4pm
Saturday 23 June, 10am-4pm
Sunday 24 June, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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