Skeleton clock - Iron - 1850-1900

This object is an antique skeleton clock (often called an English skeleton clock), dating from the 19th century (Victorian period). Characteristic of this type of clock is that the copper or brass plates and the gearwork are openworked (skeletonized), so the mechanism is fully visible. The clock rests on a wooden (often black-ebonized) base and is covered with an original glass dome to keep the movement dust-free. This skeleton clock has a strike mechanism on a bell. This is evident from the large copper bell at the rear and the hammer mechanism hooks on the right side. Additionally, it is visible that the clock is powered by spring drums (the smooth brass drums at the bottom), and thus does not have a chain-driven system. The frame has a graceful, Gothic-inspired shape with lilies (fleur-de-lis) at the top. The clock is unsigned. The clock measures H 43cm, W 34cm, D 21cm Because of the size or fragility of this lot, the seller requires pickup in Aartselaar (Belgium).

Estimate:£502.55

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