LOT 49 A 19th century contiental quarter chiming, musical picture c...
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A 19th century contiental quarter chiming, musical picture clock The 2 inch enamel Roman dial set into an oil on canvas depicting a clock tower at the edge of a wood, a set of steps to the right hand side and a river flowing into the centre distance with various figures in boats, in a gilt wood frame hinged at the top and lifting to allow access for winding the three separate movements: the first being two train, with anchor escapement and outside countwheel strike on a gong for the hours and halves, the second mounted separately and sounding the quarters on a pair of gongs and hammers, the third a later addition by Reuge accompanied by a handwritten tune card by Keith Harding, 93 Hornsea Rd, London, N7 giving the six airs, namely 'Minuet by Mozart; Polonaise by Bach; Gigue by Handel; Allegro by Mozart; March by Bach and Gavotte by Handel' all played via a 11.5cms (4.5ins) long pinned barrel. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP Lot will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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