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A George II 30-hour travelling lantern timepiece with alarm, London, circa 1740 and later

Estimate

15,000 - 20,000 EUR

Lot Details

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Description

3½-inch dial with foliate engraved borders, matted centre with silvered alarm disc, single hand, signed on a boss in the arch Geo: Graham, London, the posted movement with verge escapement and short bob pendulum, the alarm train acting on the top mounted bell, hook and spike fittings; together with a later fitted oak travelling case with wall spike and two brass-cased weights


Height 7in.; Haut. 17.8cm

Probably acquired from John Carlton Smith, London in 2012.