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Lot 64W

A second quarter of the 19th century Dutch oak wall clock or 'staartschippertje'

16 December 2015, 14:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

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A second quarter of the 19th century Dutch oak wall clock or 'staartschippertje'

The architectural case with broken pediment and dentil moulding, over the break arch door with applied pilasters and fretted bracket, the frieze painted with figures and buildings. The 5.75 inch Roman and Arabic chapter ring with single brass hand, the steel dial painted with allegorical figures of the Seasons and two musicians in the arch.

The two train weight driven movement with verge escapement, outside countwheel strike on a bell and rectangular plates united by four knopped pillars. 93cm (36.5in)

Footnotes

Literature:
H.M. Vehmeyer, Clocks, Their Origin and Development 1320-1880, Snoeck 2004. Item LC 109.

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