pendulum clock Evans & Sons 1840 York Cathedral

Splendid and very rare clock of remarkable english workmanship representing a gothic style cathedral with hawina-like movement with quarter strike on 8 westminter and whittington bronze bells that can be silenced and hours on a large spiral gong. Dimensions h 82cm width 50cm depth 31 weight 25 kg. Triple fused movement as shown in the photo. The mechanism has been overhauled and is fully functional. Video: https: //youtu.be/sddflsl8hkq. Small shortcomings due to time and above all due to the handling of a watch weighing more than 25 kg almost 2 centuries ago. N.3 original supplied keys: 1 crank winding key. 1 front door key. 1 rear door key. "the wf evans & son. They made many different styles and types of clocks, but are primarily known for their selection of skeletonized clocks which included a number modeled on various church buildings, most notably those of york and westminster cathedrals, with three-train, eight-bell striking movements., being the most spectacular. " The watch will be shipped disassembled and shipped in 2 different packs well packaged to avoid further breakages, therefore shipping is rightly a little more expensive. The photos are an integral part of the description. The item travels at the full expense and responsibility of the buyer as the current italian legislation on transport does not cover damage to ancient goods.