A mid 19th century British white marble and gilt... Lot n° 67

Reid & Sons - listed in B. Loomes 'Watch and Clockmakers of the World Vol 2', as active in Newcastle-on-Tyne between 1827 and 1858. Dimensions: height – 20,3 cm, width – 21,2 cm, depth – 12,3 cm. Gilt bronze drum case engraved with scrolling acanthus leaves and raised on volute scrolls over a rectangular plinth base and four bun feet. White enamelled dial with black Roman numerals, signed 'REID & SONS, NEWCASTLE ON TYNE', Good technical quality French movement stamped 'MEDAILLES D’OR / JAPY FRERES / ANNEES / 18.25.27.34.39.44.49, (gold medals obtained by Japy Freres on exhibitions in years: 1818, 1825,…1849). As watchmaker was active till 1858, clock was made between 1849 and 1858. Engraved signature: ‘Reid & sons / Newcastle on Tyne’ on the back plate. Eight day power reserve, two train movement with outside countwheel striking on a bell, with original pendulum. Winding key present. Conditions report: the movement working order, but not fully tested or guaranteed. Wear to the gold layer. Hairline cracks on dial. Case in very good condition for the age, clean. Packing and shipment: within EU – 35 EUR, USA/Canada – 55 EUR, China and Asia – 60 EUR. Other destinations – ask for quote.