Lot 310 , Markwick of London. A late 17th century ormolu mounted ebony repeating chiming bracket clock, width 10.25in. depth 6.5in. height 15.5in
Markwick of London. A late 17th century ormolu mounted ebony repeating chiming bracket clock, with basket top and plain ebonised case, the 7 inch square brass dial with silvered chapter ring and date aperture, also signed within the false pendulum aperture, twin fusee movement with verge escapement chiming on six bells, with signed foliate engraved backplate, width 10.25in. depth 6.5in. height 15.5in.
Estimate £4,000-6,000
Overall in very good relatively recently restored condition, possibly a few small worn holes in the basket top but nothing of any note, finish is of a mid to matted gilt tone, case, dial and movement all in very good clean condition, side panels have been engraved with a monogram which looks like JR, back panel etched with a coat of arms which looks to be relatively recent, comes with working case key and what looks to be the original floral pierced and engraved winding key, retailed by James Chadburn in 1999 for £15,000. Label inside for Wheeler's Clockmakers of Worthing dated 2017. Overall in very good clean condition.
Case is ebony veneered. Height to top of handle is 16.5 inches, height to top of basket is 14.5 inches, clock strikes on one bell on the hours and chimes on the repeat, verge looks original but not guaranteed to be so.
Engraving - It is later etched to the glass of the back door. Photo will appear on our website for you to see. The side glass panels are engraved withthe initials 'JR'. This is probably 18th or 19th century engraving.
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Sold for £11,000