An Edwardian silver and tortoishell baloon clock, London, 1909 by William Comyns. With inlaid abalone shell and gold neo-classical decoration. 16.5cm high x 12cm wide x 6cm deep.
Provenance: The contents of a Chelsea Mansion furnished by Nicky Haslam and Collette van den Thillart.
Further information on the Dawsons website article here
Sold for £850
Condition Report
Appears fully wound, ticks for a second or two then stops, so probably requires service.
No apparent damage/cracks to the tortoiseshell, and no apparent dents/losses to the abalone inlay or silver mounts.
Will benefit from a polish.
An Edwardian silver and tortoishell baloon clock, London, 1909 by William Comyns. With inlaid abalone shell and gold neo-classical decoration. 16.5cm high x 12cm wide x 6cm deep.
Provenance: The contents of a Chelsea Mansion furnished by Nicky Haslam and Collette van den Thillart.
Further information on the Dawsons website article here