Moses Abraham, Frome
A George III mahogany 8-day longcase clock
£3,760
Auction: 24 September 2003 at 11:00 BST
Description
the twin train movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell, the brass dial with moon phase to the arch inscribed ''High water at Bristol'', Roman chapters and subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the case with boxwood stringing, the square hood with faux stop fluted pilasters flanking arched door and swan neck pediment, the crossbanded arched trunk door flanked by corresponding canted pilasters, on similarly inlaid base and bracket feet
235cm high