1st Sep, 2026 14:00
The Fine Clock Sale
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DESBOIS, LONDON, A SMALL EBONISED LIBRARY CLOCK WITH ALARM, CIRCA 1810
DESBOIS, LONDON, A SMALL EBONISED LIBRARY CLOCK WITH ALARM, CIRCA 1810 in a small ebonised rectangular case with brass mounts and moulded base on bun feet enclosing a 3 1/2" silvered Roman dial, fronting a chain driven eight day fusee movement with alarm striking on a bell, the backplate signed.
8.9cm diameter dial
£1,500 - £2,500
Buyer's premium: 30.00%
The clock is in very nice original condition with no losses to the case. It is missing its door key but does have the original lock; the dial is in good condition. The movement is in good working condition, and the alarm mechanism works correctly.
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