Lot 28
  • 28

John Wood, Grantham

Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
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Description

  • John Wood, Grantham
  • AN INTERESTING AND VERY RARE MAHOGANY CASED PULL-WOUND GILT METAL AUXILIARY ALARMCIRCA 1775
  • mahogany and gilt metal
  • height 13cm
Movement: gilt metal pull-wound alarm, verge escapement, striking a bell to the top, cylindrical pillars
Dial: silvered, engraved with foliage, gilt metal height adjustable hook on which to hang a watch, female square mounted off-centre to connect with a watch’s winding square, dial to the bottom right for alarm setting and time indication with Roman numerals, half hour divisions between, central rotating disk for alarm setting with Arabic numerals and quarter hour divisions, single steel hand for hour indication, signed J Wood, Grantham
Case: rectangular mahogany case, hinged door to front revealing dial, to back revealing back plate and alarm barrel

Condition

Not currently operational, barrel has split and will need to be repaired. Case restored, with denting to front and rears doors, split to wood on top of case. Dial in restored condition and varnished. To use the alarm the user must mount a watch via its winding to the female square protruding through the dial. To set the alarm time the user must rotate the single hand separately from the rotating disk on which it sits so that the short end of the hand points at the required Arabic numeral on the disk. The time must to matched to that of the watch by rotating the disk and the hand together to the required Roman numeral on the outer ring. The watch then powers the dial so the two appear to run synchronously and the alarm will sound when the specified time is reached.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."