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MANTEL CLOCK
An unusual oblong ebonised case on turned feet with
vertical brass banding, brass carrying handle and bezel displaying the
glass fronted 4 1/2" Roman dial with blue steel cathedral
hands. The 8 day movement has anchor escapement with patent
suspension and countwheel strike sounding hours and 1/2 hours on a
bell. The round back plate has the anchor trademark and is signed
Farcot Bté à Paris. Farcot was an innovative maker best known for
his patent conical pendulum of 1872 and various patent suspensions.
Height 28cms, Width 18cms, Depth 9cms.
Stock No: CA31014
Price: :£750 |