A large bracket clock
Late 19th century/early 20th century
In ebony veneered case surmounted by gilt bronze vase-shaped finials and swing handle, the gilt dial embellished with foliage and a silvered cypher ring with blackened Roman numerals, strike on circular rod gongs, a Westminster melody, the backplate stamped 981 and LFS.
H. 52.5 cm
Provenance:
Collection HJ van Dam, Amsterdam
Note:
The back of the case labelled Gus. Buhse, Horlogerie Rotterdam Hoogstraat 317, the former clocks trader where once this piece was sold.