Stock No: WC1027
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Regency drop dial timepiece in a richly patinated mahogany case. the
octagonal surround has fretted brass inlays with carved sidepieces
underneath. the drop has a brass framed window to display the pendulum bob
and a curved locking door all decorated with brass inlays. The 12" painted
dial has Roman numerals and is signed, "Grimalde & Johnson, Strand, London"
with blue steel hands within a brass bezel with convex glass. The 8 day
fusee movement has turned pillars and anchor escapement. Grimalde & Johnson
were working in London from 1809 to 1828.
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