$8,295
Walnut Astronomical Wall Regulator by Cuthbert and Brereton, probably United Kingdom. , circa 1868, the dome top case with hinged movement access doors at the top, full length glazed door, 10 1/2 in. dia. silvered dial with Arabic minutes around the perimeter, seconds above the center, hours below with Roman numerals, carved cresting below dial, eight-day, six pillar movement with lantern pinions, maintaining power, jeweled two-legged gravity escapement powered by a brass cased weight and regulated by a brass-faced pendulum bob and iron rod, ht. 49 in. Unfinished bottom board on case suggests a possible pediment or additional case ornament.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-05-01