A late 19th century brass skeleton timepiece

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A late 19th century brass skeleton timepiece the 4.75' pierced scalloped dial with Roman numerals, the pierced lyre frame united by turned pillars on four spreading bell shaped supports, the single fusee movement with anchor escapement, raised on a baize lined ebonised oval moulded plinth with bun feet under a glass cloche / dome, with pendulum, 39cm high For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A late 19th century brass skeleton timepiece

Lot 0261

Estimate £500-£700

Sep 22, 2026, 11:20 AM EDT

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Sep 14, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

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