Y?A William IV rosewood cased bracket clock, Taylor, Bristol, circa 1835, the eight-day bell striking movement with 9.5inch brass Roman numeral dial inscribed for the maker to the centre, the case with pagoda top and moulded and panelled base with flanking scrolls, 53cm high, together with a rosewood bracket, circa 1835 and later, 36cm high, 37cm wide, 21cm deep
Condition Report:
The case with marks, knocks, scratches, consistent with age and use, old splits and cracks especially to he pagoda. the pagoda top has broken off - this is present with the lot, this will require restoration, there are signs of old glue in this area from previous repair. Signs of polish residue tot he the timber near the dial, the centre of the dial with area of wear.
The clock will tick when wound, and the movement appears to have been cleaned fairly recently - but Dreweatts have not tested the movement and cannot make any guarantees or comments as to accuracy or if the movement is working we suggest getting the clock appraised by a professional clock restorer prior to use.
With winding key, pendulum. Two case keys present but these do not appear to opperate any of the locks, the front bezel is closed and locked shut, the rear door is open.
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