4th Aug, 2023 10:00
JAMES McCABE, LONDON. A FINE MID 19TH CENTURY GIANT-SIZE ENGLISH DOUBLE FUSEE REPEATING CARRIAGE CLOCK with ribbed hinged handle above a heavy moulded brass case inset with thick bevelled glass panels, the right side having a push repeat button. The silvered dial with Roman numerals signed 'James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London. No. 1719' fronting an eight-day chain driven double fusee movement with Harrison maintaining power and original lever escapement, signed backplate and striking the hours on a bell. The case back with a solid brass door with slow/fast regulation lever.
25.5cm high
Sold for £14,000
Auction: Summer Fine Art and Antiques Sale, 4th Aug, 2023
including fine art and antiques.
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