William Avenell of Portsmouth
LCMAH 247
| Case: |
Well proportioned, pretty, late 18C solid mahogany case, the pagoda top hood with “silk” backed fretted panel and greek key pattern detail below, typical of the Portsmouth area at that time.Side windows to hood, arch top to trunk door, and panelled base set on bracket feet.Three gilded gesso, wooden finials. |
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| Dial: | 12” breakarch engraved and silvered brass dial with moonphases to arch, and centre sweep date |
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| Movement: | Beautifully executed high quality 5 pillar 8 day movement with “Tee” shaped front plate to accommodate the moon work | |
| Maker: | William Avenell of Portsmouth | |
| Date: | Circa 1795 | |
| Height: | 88.6” (225cms.) or 83.5” (212cms.) ex. Finials | |
| Price: |
£9,750 SOLD |
