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AN
UNUSUAL DROP DIAL CLOCK
by Tritschler & C0. London
An fine oak drop dial clock with carved surround and
integral bracket.
The 15.5 surround is finely carved with a garland of
oak leaves, acorns and husks. The clock is set on an
integral bracket, housing the drop, which is similarly
carved. The box has a curved top with silk backed sound
fret and a side door on the left. There is a locking
trap door under. The brass opening bezel, with lock and
key, has a silvered sight ring. The 10 painted dial has
Roman numerals and is signed Tritschler & Co. 402 Oxford
Street, London*
The blue steel hands are of spade design. The well built
movement with 4 turned and curved pillars has twin chain
driven fusees with anchor escapement and rack strike
sounding the hours on an alto bell. The overall height
is 24. * The company was founded in Holborn c.1760,
various branches were opened including the most famous
Oxford Street business with John Tritschler trading as
Tritschler & Kleyser and later as John Tritschler & Co.
and Tritschler & Co. c.1844
Stock No:
CA1050 Price: £2250 |