Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
Description:
English Tavern or "Act of Parliament" Clock, Ellicott, London, late 18th century, 26-in. painted wooden roman numeral dial with molded bezel, heart-tipped pierced brass hands, gilt decorated waist door and lower cabinet, eight-day time-only brass movement, with two-part wooden pendulum and iron weight, lg. 57 in.
Estimate $4,000-5,000
Sold at Christie's sale 3700, lot 478.
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LondonJonathan Dowling
Director, Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
508-970-3131
Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments
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