23rd Mar, 2019 10:00 GMT/BST

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II)

 
Lot 635
 

635

A Rare Large Size RAF Officers Mess Mantel Timepiece, 1938, well figured oak case with framed...

A Rare Large Size RAF Officers Mess Mantel Timepiece, 1938, well figured oak case with framed beading to the front borders, bun shaped feet, 8-inch silvered dial with Roman numerals and stamped RAF, single fusee movement with an anchor escapement, movement backplate stamped 4530 made by F.W.Elliott Ltd England 1938, 48cm high see illustration

This is the largest mantel clock made by Elliott Clock Company. For more information see Rose (Ronald E) English Dial Clocks, pg. 194.

Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200


 

20.02.19, Case has been cleaned and polished to a high standard, chip to the front beading next to the hinge, dial with small scratches and the surface is slightly discoloured, movement is clean, movement in going order.

 


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Auction: Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II), 23rd Mar, 2019

Spring Fine Art Sale (Part II)

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