RECENCY MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK, WILLIAM STEPHENSON.

RECENCY MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK, WILLIAM STEPHENSON. Early 20th century, London, England. The case with domed and cavetto molded top fitted with a brass carrying handle, hinged at the front and back with glass panel doors each arched, the front door with brass-fillet. The case sides with fishscale sound frets on a molded base raised on brass OG bracket feet. The 7″ enameled sheet-iron dial with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT DIAL above the Roman Numeral dial with time and strike apertures. The twin fusee five-pillar movement striking on bell with anchor escapement and pendulum lock, the shoulder backplate with engraved borders additionally engraved “Wm. Stephenson/ London” on the pendulum locking plate. This clock probably made by William Stephenson who is listed in Baillie, G.H. “Watchmakers & clockmakers of the world” is gaining his independence of the clockmakers company in 1794. SIZE: Case: 15″ h. Overall: 11″ w x 7-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Case retains original surfaces with usual and expected wear, the dial with abrasion and paint losses at I, IIII, VIII, and XI. Otherwise retaining original surfaces now with craquelure. The movement appears original and clean, probably in need of adjustment. Original brass pendulum. Both very good overall. 9-28558 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013

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
	2089	$711.00	RECENCY MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK, WILLIAM STEPHENSON. Early 20th century, London, England. The case with domed and cavetto molded top fitted with a brass carrying handle, hinged at the front and back with glass panel doors each arched, the front door with brass-fillet. The case sides with fishscale sound frets on a molded base raised on brass OG bracket feet. The 7″ enameled sheet-iron dial with subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT DIAL above the Roman Numeral dial with time and strike apertures. The twin fusee five-pillar movement striking on bell with anchor escapement and pendulum lock, the shoulder backplate with engraved borders additionally engraved “Wm. Stephenson/ London” on the pendulum locking plate. This clock probably made by William Stephenson who is listed in Baillie, G.H. “Watchmakers & clockmakers of the world” is gaining his independence of the clockmakers company in 1794. SIZE: Case: 15″ h. Overall: 11″ w x 7-1/2″ d. CONDITION: Case retains original surfaces with usual and expected wear, the dial with abrasion and paint losses at I, IIII, VIII, and XI. Otherwise retaining original surfaces now with craquelure. The movement appears original and clean, probably in need of adjustment. Original brass pendulum. Both very good overall. 9-28558 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - August 2013 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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