Thomas Ogden, Halifax A fine 18th century burr elm cased 8-day longcase clock,
£16,730
Auction: 29 March 2006 at 12:00 BST
Description
the twin train movement with anchor escapement, the arched brass dial with painted moon phase to the arch above a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, enclosing subsiduary seconds dial and date aperture, the hood with caddy top and gilded sphere finials, above glazed hood door flanked by inset quarter columns, the trunk with shaped door, crossbanded and inlaid with boxwood and ebony stringing, on a panelled base with bracket feet
Dimensions
241cm high