Brass Lantern Clock with Dolphin Cresting, Early 20th Century
click the photo to enlarge
A small brass lantern clock, early 20th century in the 18th century style, the square brass case surmounted by a bell to the hood above pierced cresting pieces modelled with entwined dolphins, a brass Roman chapter ring with a leafy scroll engraving to the centre, with a French eight day striking movement, with key. Height 26.5 cm
You must be a subscriber, and be logged in to view price and dealer details.
Subscribe Now to view actual auction price for this item
When you subscribe, you have the option of setting the currency in which to display prices to $Au, $US, $NZ or Stg.
This item has been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.
- Chapter Ring - A separate metal plate on the face of a clock, on which the numerals for the hours and sometimes parts of the hours, are displayed, usually wheel shaped and sitting on top of the dial plate. The chapter ring is often a feature of the clock and can be silvered or enamelled to stand as a contrast to its background. The hours are usually shown in Roman numerals, although in the late 19th and earlt 20th century, Arabic numerals became fashionable.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
This item has been included into following indexes: