A 19th century burr walnut drum head mantle clock, the painted Roman dial signed Desbois. The twin fusee movement with pull repeat, coiled gong strike, the back plate signed Desbois, Grays Inn Passage, London. The scroll moulded case with panelled base and block feet, 17" high
Sold for £350
Estimated at £300 - £400
A 19th century burr walnut drum head mantle clock, the painted Roman dial signed Desbois. The twin fusee movement with pull repeat, coiled gong strike, the back plate signed Desbois, Grays Inn Passage, London. The scroll moulded case with panelled base and block feet, 17" high
Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 7th Feb, 2024
Day One
Clocks, Furniture, Works of Art and Collectable - Lots 1 - 406
Day Two
Fine Bindings and Incunables from the collection of the late John P. Love - Lots 501- 575 (Click here to read about J. P. Love)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 576 - 598
Books from the Library of the late Malcom Deas - Lots 601 - 702 (Click here to read about M. Deas)
Antiquarian and Modern Books from multiple vendors - Lots 703 - 783
Viewing
Saturday 3 February 9am - 1pm
Monday 5 February 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 6 February 9am - 5pm