English, mahogany cased Victorian, triple fusee chiming bracket clock, playing your choice of Whittington tune on 8 bells or Westminster on 4 heavy flat-wire gongs, and then counting the hours on a large deep-toned cathedral gong. The impressive case with ormolu caryatids to the corners surmounted by a large pineapple finial, surrounded by 4 flame finials. The finely engraved dial plate is gilded and with subsidiary dials for chime-silent, F/S and tune selection. — Antique Clocks Price Guide

Name: English, mahogany cased Victorian, triple fusee chiming bracket clock, playing your choice of Whittington tune on 8 bells or Westminster on 4 heavy flat-wire gongs, and then counting the hours on a large deep-toned cathedral gong. The impressive case with ormolu caryatids to the corners surmounted by a large pineapple finial, surrounded by 4 flame finials. The finely engraved dial plate is gilded and with subsidiary dials for chime-silent, F/S and tune selection.
Brand: Unsigned
Price: 6000 USD
Availability: Discontinued

Shelf or Mantel Unsigned England auction

Price Record

Sale date October 30, 2010

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Maker Unsigned
Type Shelf or Mantel
Country England
Price type auction
Date October 30, 2010
Source R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts

Description

there are minor nicks to the case, commensurate with the age of the clock. Lacquer on the silvered chapter ring has discolored in the 3--6 quadrant. Clock is overall excellent to outstanding original condition. Note gong assembly will be removed to facilitate shipping. Height 24 inches

Record courtesy of R. O. Schmitt Fine Arts