$735
William Carter Eight-Day Longcase Clock Movement and Dial, Cambridge, England, c. 1750, the 11-in. square brass composite dial with Roman numeral chapter ring engraved Wm. Carter, Cambridge along the lower edge, quarter and half hour marks, decoratively engraved and matted center with ringed winding holes and seconds, applied cast spandrels and engraved borders on the four quadrants, eight-day weight powered five ringed pillar movement with countwheel mounted on the greatwheel and anchor escapement, pendulum and weights. movement need overhaul, lacking hands althought modern reproductions included in the lot, lacking seating board, pendulum suspension gone; a restoration project that would yield an interesting early clock movement and dial, casting mark on back plate TH 1782 .
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2011-07-16
