Lot 448
J Barns, London An 18th century mahogany musical long case clock, circa 1770,
Auction: 9 December 2005 at 11:00 GMT
£3,227
Description
the twin train movement striking quarters and half on eight bells and hours on one bell, pull repeat, arched brass dial with strike silent to the boss, the chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals and subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the case with pierced fret surmounts above quarter reeded columns, central oval paterae and panel base
Dimensions
245cm high
Footnote
Note: Many Barns are recorded, stylistically the spandrels are similar to those illustrated in Loome's book indicating 1760-85