A GEORGE IV TURRET CLOCK MOVEMENT BY VULLIAMY, C.1828 the brass and green painted iron four pillar movement with substantial plates connected by slightly swollen pillars, a brass plaque inscribed 'Vulliamy London 1002' 29.2cm high, 24.9cm wide, 13.5cm deep Provenance Bonhams, 19th September 2006, Clocks, Watches and Barometers, lot 344. Catalogue Note By repute, supplied to University College of London, in 1828.

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