Lot 1126
An early 20th century oak-cased single fusee wall clock. Thomas Easthope, Birmingham, the...
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Lot 1126
Local interest: An early 20th century oak-cased single fusee wall clock
Lot 1126
Lot Description
An early 20th century oak-cased single fusee wall clock. Thomas Easthope, Birmingham, the 14-inch cream-painted Roman dial inscribed 'KINGS NORTON SCHOOL BOARD / THO. EASTHOPE BIRMINGHAM', the unmarked wire-driven single fusee movement with shouldered plates, the case with brass bezel and moulded surround, 18.75", (47.5cm) diameter.
Provenance: The father of the current owner was a local school inspector in the 1960s, and acquired his clock when the school was being refurbished (ex. inf. vendor).
Postage: Auction Default
Weight: No
Total lot weight: No
Condition Report
Dial - needs attention. Some discolouration, scuffing, numerals and parts of inscription faded/rubbed or 'watery', deep scratch between VII and VIII. MOvement - loose at one pillar where requires pinning. Not recently serviced, untested, sold as seen.~
Vase - surround is sectional and there has been slight movement. One peg missing to secure dial to box, and another replaced. Base door is not curved, probably replacement.
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