$7,800
Fromanteel-style Architectural Longcase Clock, London, 20th century, the ebonized case with pitched pediment rising hood, applied gilt-brass floral swag on the frieze and columns with Corinthian capitals flanking the 9-in. square brass dial signed A. Fromanteel Londini. fecit. along the lower edge, applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with quarter and half hour marks, recessed date, and blued steel hands, paneled waist door, plain base and molded plinth, the eight-day, time and count-wheel strike, six latched pillar movement with shouldered plates, verge escapement, bolt and shutter maintaining power, horizontal bell hammer, two brass-cased weights and pendulum, ht. 75 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-11-02
