4th Nov, 2021 10:30
The Clocks, Scientific & Musical Instruments Auction
A 19TH CENTURY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK BY JOHN MURDOCH OF AYR
19TH CENTURY EIGHT DAY LONGCASE CLOCK BY JOHN MURDOCH OF AYR,
mahogany cased with inlaid detail, the broken swan neck pediment above circular dial set with Roman and Arabic numerals, with allegorical figural painted surround, the door with ivory escutcheon, with chamfered and fluted front corners, to plinth base on bracket feet, approximately 225cm high
A condition report is offered as an indication of any issues visible to the naked eye. As none of our staff is a professional conservator or restorer, buyers must satisfy themselves in respect of condition. The condition report does not form part of any contract between McTear's and the buyer, and all lots are offered "as is" in accordance with our Terms of Business available on our website.
Sold for £150
Estimated at £80 - £120
Condition Report
Case generally good to fair, with light age related wear. No trunk key or weights so unable to test working order, though mechanism looks fine. Losses to enamel in lunette and spandrels.
Upon removing the hood and dial, can see the pendulum is present within the trunk.
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