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Rare English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans & Sons, Handsworth

Rare English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans & Sons, HandsworthRare English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans & Sons, HandsworthRare English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans & Sons, HandsworthRare English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans & Sons, HandsworthRare English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans & Sons, Handsworth
Lot #: 199
Rare English Arabesque Skeleton Clock by Evans & Sons, Handsworth

Mid-19th century. Brass and marble. 8-day time and strike.
Maker: Evans & Sons, Handsworth.
Description: The 8-day single fusee movement has three elaborately pierced plates in the Arabesque pattern, 7 turned and screwed posts, well-cut 6-spoke wheelwork, an anchor escapement with a shaped anchor and a passing strike. The pendulum is an Evans compensating pendulum with a brass and wood rod and cylindrical bob. The whole sits on a white marble base.
Dial: The elaborately engraved and fretted silvered dial has Roman numerals for the hours and large Evan's steel-cut hands. Below is the silvered and engraved name plaque signed 'Evans & Sons, Handsworth'.
Notes: Evans of Handsworth were one of the most prolific makers of exceptional quality skeleton clocks.

Ht. 20 in.
Condition
In running condition. Missing glass dome.
Auction Date
Mar 19, 2026
Estimate: $2,000-$4,000

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