Image Lot Price Description
2198
$10,890.00

FINE GEORGIAN MAHOGANY AND ORMOLU BRACKET CLOCK.

Second half 18th century, England. With the signature of “Charles Cabrier, London”, marked beneath an aperture in the silvered chapter ring. The case with molded casket form crest surmounted by five flame urn form finials above the concave molded cornice. The case with cast ormolu floral and caryatid engaged elements at the corners. Centering a glass panel door with molded arch beneath pierced spandrels opening to a silvered subsidiary “strike and silent” dial with blued steel indicators within cast ormolu foliate ornaments above the Roman numeral chapter ring within an Arabic numeral seconds dial centering time, strike, and calendar apertures above the calendar opening, all within cast ormolu spandrels. The bracket clock with four pillar spring-driven eight day movement with verge escapement. The hour striking on a bell and quarter chiming on eight bells. The clock with triple fusee cable movement and pull repeater. The brass back plate of the movement with elaborate and ornate chinoiserie decoration. The clock on a molded base raised on molded brass bracket feet with shaped returns. The repeater mechanism governed by a pull cord passing through the proper right side of the case. The case sides each pierced, carved mahogany panels with fabric backing to assist the sound of the bell’s chiming. Note: The clock is accompanied by door key, winder, and original pendulum. Literature: Baillie, Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World, N.A.G Press, London, pg. 49. SIZE: 23″ h x 14″ w x 8-1/2″ d. CONDITION: The case with old professionally polished surface with fine patina and rich golden-red-brown color. The ormolu and brass elements original. Brass movement appears clean and operational. Very fine overall condition. 53055-2 (8,000-12,000) – Lot 2198


Auction: Fine Art, Asian & Antiques - Winter 2018
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