Skeleton clock - Iron - 1850-1900
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Current bid
€ 180
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Selected by Paula Martin-Calero Toro
Holds a degree in art history; over six years cataloguing and appraising antiques.
Estimate € 600 - € 700
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Antique English skeleton clock dating to 1850–1900, made of iron with a mechanical eight-day movement, in good used condition and unsigned, measuring 43 cm high by 34 cm wide by 21 cm deep, of UK origin and in working order, with collection required in Aartselaar, Belgium.
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Description from the seller
This object is an antique skeleton clock (often called an English skeleton clock), dating from the 19th century (Victorian period).
Characteristic of this type of clock is that the copper or brass plates and the gearwork are openworked (skeletonized), so the mechanism is fully visible. The clock rests on a wooden (often black-ebonized) base and is covered with an original glass dome to keep the movement dust-free.
This skeleton clock has a strike mechanism on a bell. This is evident from the large copper bell at the rear and the hammer mechanism hooks on the right side. Additionally, it is visible that the clock is powered by spring drums (the smooth brass drums at the bottom), and thus does not have a chain-driven system. The frame has a graceful, Gothic-inspired shape with lilies (fleur-de-lis) at the top.
The clock is unsigned.
The clock measures
H 43cm, W 34cm, D 21cm
Because of the size or fragility of this lot, the seller requires pickup in Aartselaar (Belgium).
This object is an antique skeleton clock (often called an English skeleton clock), dating from the 19th century (Victorian period).
Characteristic of this type of clock is that the copper or brass plates and the gearwork are openworked (skeletonized), so the mechanism is fully visible. The clock rests on a wooden (often black-ebonized) base and is covered with an original glass dome to keep the movement dust-free.
This skeleton clock has a strike mechanism on a bell. This is evident from the large copper bell at the rear and the hammer mechanism hooks on the right side. Additionally, it is visible that the clock is powered by spring drums (the smooth brass drums at the bottom), and thus does not have a chain-driven system. The frame has a graceful, Gothic-inspired shape with lilies (fleur-de-lis) at the top.
The clock is unsigned.
The clock measures
H 43cm, W 34cm, D 21cm
Because of the size or fragility of this lot, the seller requires pickup in Aartselaar (Belgium).
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Clock type
Skeleton clock
Material
Iron
Clock mechanism
Mechanical
Power reserve
8 day movement
Striking
Not striking
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In working order
Yes
Height
43 cm
Width
34 cm
Depth
21 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
Weight
2 kg
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