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c.1865 Evans Skeleton Clock with Spring Detent Escapement.

English

Inv. #: e86

Maker: Evans of Handsworth

Circa: 1865

Price on request

Rare mid-19th century English scroll frame skeleton clock by Evans of Handsworth. The eight-day time-only movement has a spring detent escapement and a pendulum with a wooden rod and zinc cylindrical bob.

Ref: For more information on Evans see: ‘British Skeleton Clocks’ by Roberts, pg.126. For a skeleton clock with similar frame see pg. 150.