DESCRIPTION:
Clock - Hunt & Roskell rectangular strut clock attributed to Thomas Cole, fire gilt 10-layer screwed together bronze case with hand engraved floral details, fabulous engraved silvered dial with black painted Roman numerals and full rotating calendar at 6, KWKS, lever escapement, s#1203 under the dial, clock measures 4 inches wide x 6 inches to top of upright bow. Cole produced about 300 examples of his rectangular strut clock, these clocks when new were considered as carriage clocks and were celebrated for their distinctive thinness of design.
CONDITION:
Mvt: Running, fine cosmetic mvt condition overall, light tarnish to plates; nearly flawless dial with very light surface scratches; excellent hands with very light oxide; case shows very light wear, missing the swivel stand at the clocks base, additionally missing several small case screws however this doesn't impede running or the general look, fire gilt finish is strong and vibrant with the rich tones only gold can provide, several light dings on back from handling, winding and setting; excellent chamfered glass panel.
ESTIMATE:
$2000
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$4000
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