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Lot 4058
George IV Mahogany Musical Mantel Clock, signed Gibson, Royal Exchange
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Circa 1825, mahogany veneers, oak secondary, the hinged front door revealing an enameled white and gilt tombstone face with 9-inch round dial, signed to lower cartouche, two-train spring barrel movement with verge escapement and silk suspension striking on two upper bells, numbered 4805 to lower edge, the 6 in. musical movement below with chain fusee drive, playing on a carillon of twelve bells with nineteen hammers, presented in a mahogany arched monument case, with gilt moldings, chamfered stiles, reticulated brass screen sides, and molded base on cast brass feet, includes pendulum.

19 1/4 x 13 3/8 x 8 1/8 in.

Private Collection, California and North Carolina

Without key; rear door detached but present, missing hinge screws; some nicks and old scratches to veneer; some veneer cracks and small patched repairs; some marks to enamel face. Please see Terms and Conditions of Sale: Clocks and Watches.