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Late Georgian Mahogany Musical Table Clock

About the Item

A Late Georgian Musical Table Clock By Thomas Roskell The well patinated carved mahogany case having a fluted and foliate carved pagoda top surmounted by an urn finial, the front angles with protruding Corinthian columns, the sides with hinged rectangular doors with pierced trellis frets, raised on a stepped plinth base over scrolling foliate feet, the pointed arch, gilt brass dial mask finely engraved with scrolling foliage, the white enameled dial with Roman numerals, signed 'THOMAS ROSKELL'; operated by a triple chain fusee movement chiming the quarters on a nest of eight bells and the hours on a coiled steel gong applied to the back door, with anchor escapement and pendulum. circa 1825 Brian Loomes' 'Watch and Clockmakers of the World' lists Thomas Roskell as a London based clockmaker, born circa 1790. Literature: Loomes, Brian, and G. H. Baillie. Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World: Including Makers of Scientific Instruments, Sundials and Barometers. London: N.A.G. Press, 2006, p. 670.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 32 in (81.28 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1825
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Each item has undergone careful inspection and restoration by a conservation specialist in order to guarantee the original quality and integrity of the object. Wear consistent with age and use. In excellent working condition.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 91281stDibs: LU954713290612
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