99th Auction
2019/5/11
Lot 363
Dent, London, Movement No. 1276, Height 1920 mm, circa 1860
An English long case clock with hour strike and 7-day power reserve
Case: mahogany. Dial: silvered. Movm.: rectangular-shaped brass movement, 1 hammer / 1 bell, two heavy weights with inner pulleys, Graham escapement, heavy mercury steel pendulum, pendulum spring suspension.
A robust grandfather clock made by Dent in London, with a powerful strike - which can be turned off - and a fine movement with two huge weights with inbuilt pulley system. The Graham escapement and a heavy mercury pendulum guarantee a high accuracy of the clock. The movement is in very good condition although the cable suspending the weight which drives the striking mechanism should be replaced.
An English long case clock with hour strike and 7-day power reserve
Case: mahogany. Dial: silvered. Movm.: rectangular-shaped brass movement, 1 hammer / 1 bell, two heavy weights with inner pulleys, Graham escapement, heavy mercury steel pendulum, pendulum spring suspension.
A robust grandfather clock made by Dent in London, with a powerful strike - which can be turned off - and a fine movement with two huge weights with inbuilt pulley system. The Graham escapement and a heavy mercury pendulum guarantee a high accuracy of the clock. The movement is in very good condition although the cable suspending the weight which drives the striking mechanism should be replaced.
Sold
estimated
3.000—5.000 €
Price realized
2.000 €