Lot 218

William Veitch, Haddington
A 19th century mahogany 8-day longcase clock

Auction: 24 September 2003 at 11:00 BST
£8,225
Description
the twin train movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, the arched brass dial with silvered chapter ring and cast spandrels, strike/silent dial and subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the hood with blind fretted swan neck pediment with dentilled cornice and acorn finials, flanked by canted Corinthian columns, corresponding trunk with shaped door and quarter columns, on base with bracket feet and shaped apron
227cm high
