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Lot 124:
Description
Two mechanical carriage clocks featuring polished brass cases and glass panels. The rectangular clock is constructed with a ribbed swinging handle and beveled glass panels to the sides and top, revealing a time-only movement. The white rectangular dial features black Roman numerals, a rail-track minute ring, and spade-style hands. The dial is printed with the text St James LONDON and MADE IN ENGLAND at the base. A winding key is stored within the rear door. The oval clock features four cylindrical corner pillars, a shaped swinging handle, and four bun feet. Its movement is visible through an oval top window and side panels. The white oval dial features black Roman numerals, an outer ring of Arabic numerals 5-60, and Breguet-style moon hands. The dial is printed with Lowe & Sons CHESTER and MADE IN 30 ENGLAND at the base. Both clocks feature platform escapements visible through the top windows.
Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 8.5 cm
Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 9.5 cm.
Condition report:
The rectangular clock shows visible tarnishing and surface oxidation to the brass case, particularly on the top and base sections (photo 1). The oval clock exhibits minor surface wear and light tarnishing to the brass finish (photo 1). All glass panels on both clocks appear intact with no visible chips or cracks. The working status of the mechanical movements is unknown.
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