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Expat_Hammer said:Didn't get a chance to see the game as I was out bidding at an auction, so no vote from me
Didn't get a chance to see the game as I was out bidding at an auction, so no vote from me
Expat_Hammer said:I did win, a grandfather clock circa 1760-1770.It was catalogued as 19th century, but as the maker died approximately 1788 it has to be 18th century. I think that it was a steal at the price We have one in the dining room, and now have this one for the lounge https://www.windibank.co.uk/catalogue/lot/5c9f8ebaa59ea1c92870d216c09b77da/61ad83272971a65b1b45f1d4d620c5f8/general-antique-lot-882/
I did win, a grandfather clock circa 1760-1770.It was catalogued as 19th century, but as the maker died approximately 1788 it has to be 18th century. I think that it was a steal at the price We have one in the dining room, and now have this one for the lounge https://www.windibank.co.uk/catalogue/lot/5c9f8ebaa59ea1c92870d216c09b77da/61ad83272971a65b1b45f1d4d620c5f8/general-antique-lot-882/
Expat_Hammer said:This is the third one that I have bought Luckily only one needed the help of a clock repairer, but the other two work perfectly.The first purchase, was in 2019 is circa 1810The second, which we bought in December last year, circa 1800, was our Christmas present to Junior and her husband who was fascinated by our one.
This is the third one that I have bought Luckily only one needed the help of a clock repairer, but the other two work perfectly.The first purchase, was in 2019 is circa 1810The second, which we bought in December last year, circa 1800, was our Christmas present to Junior and her husband who was fascinated by our one.
alderz said:In amongst Clock Chat, I think I've counted 3 for Bowen, 2 for Soucek and 1 each for Todibo and Emerson, so far.
In amongst Clock Chat, I think I've counted 3 for Bowen, 2 for Soucek and 1 each for Todibo and Emerson, so far.
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It was catalogued as 19th century, but as the maker died approximately 1788 it has to be 18th century. I think that it was a steal at the price
We have one in the dining room, and now have this one for the lounge
https://www.windibank.co.uk/catalogue/lot/5c9f8ebaa59ea1c92870d216c09b77da/61ad83272971a65b1b45f1d4d620c5f8/general-antique-lot-882/
Luckily only one needed the help of a clock repairer, but the other two work perfectly.
The first purchase, was in 2019 is circa 1810
The second, which we bought in December last year, circa 1800, was our Christmas present to Junior and her husband who was fascinated by our one.
https://www.crowsauctions.co.uk/catalogue/lot/c545d846e99ed028e186ab80eb98a5af/318dc385abcd9031f9973db918389ab4/antiques-collectables-lot-640/