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• Lot n° 49 John Dowson, London The bell top case with cone finials and central handle over circular and rectangular silk-backed sound pierced wood sound frets to the sides, on a moulded base and block feet. The 6.75 inch arched brass dial with a painted rolling moonphase in the arch framed by a hand painted skyscape, the silvered chapter ring with arcaded Roman and Arabic numerals afound a shaped recessed signature plaque and chamfered date aperture on a finely matted ground. The twin gut (now wire) fusee movement with knife-edge verge escapement rack striking the hours on a bell and repeating the quarters on a second bell, the backplate with flowing signature set below an engraved Chinese pagoda and foliate scrolls. Ticking, striking and repeating. Sold together with a door key to operate both locks. 50cms (19.5ins) high.