GEORGE III JAPANNED OAK TALL-CASE CLOCK, “JAMES NICOL CANONGATE”.

GEORGE III JAPANNED OAK TALL-CASE CLOCK, “JAMES NICOL CANONGATE”. Mid-18th century. The domed molded cornice above the astragal-glazed door with notched corners, fitted to the conforming bonnet, the door opening to a brushed silvered dial with black enamel Roman numeral chapter ring centering a seconds dial above apertures for time, strike, and calendar, centered by pierced brass filigreed spandrels cast with urns and scrolling vinery beneath a central silvered rondel etched in script the name “James Nicol Canongate” (circa 1740, Edinburgh, Scotland) flanked by scrolling cast dolphins. The brass works unmarked. The rectangular waisted case with tombstone-arched molded door fitted on a cove molded box base raised on bracket feet. The door chinoiserie-decorated, the case with gilt-decorated guilloches and gilt fernery. Weights, pendulum and key present. SIZE: 83″ h. x 14″ throat w. x 8-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: From an eastern Connecticut home. CONDITION: Retains original surfaces with dark craquelure; works appear original to case, backboards and bracket feet the same. 9-92694 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	96	$2,760.00	GEORGE III JAPANNED OAK TALL-CASE CLOCK, “JAMES NICOL CANONGATE”. Mid-18th century. The domed molded cornice above the astragal-glazed door with notched corners, fitted to the conforming bonnet, the door opening to a brushed silvered dial with black enamel Roman numeral chapter ring centering a seconds dial above apertures for time, strike, and calendar, centered by pierced brass filigreed spandrels cast with urns and scrolling vinery beneath a central silvered rondel etched in script the name “James Nicol Canongate” (circa 1740, Edinburgh, Scotland) flanked by scrolling cast dolphins. The brass works unmarked. The rectangular waisted case with tombstone-arched molded door fitted on a cove molded box base raised on bracket feet. The door chinoiserie-decorated, the case with gilt-decorated guilloches and gilt fernery. Weights, pendulum and key present. SIZE: 83″ h. x 14″ throat w. x 8-1/2″ d. PROVENANCE: From an eastern Connecticut home. CONDITION: Retains original surfaces with dark craquelure; works appear original to case, backboards and bracket feet the same. 9-92694 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Spring 2008 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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