An English mahogany brass mounted table clock for the Ottoman market, Markwick Markham Recordon

19-cm painted dial with 'Turkish' numerals signed Marwick Markham Recordon London, gilt pierced hands, subsidiary in the arch for strike/silent and painted flower spandrels on a blue ground, fusee and chain movement with anchor escapement, shouldered and footed plates numbered 5249 with engraved decorative border and signed Recordon & Des Granges LONDON, trip rack repeating hour striking on a bell, mahogany veneered brass mounted case with inverted bell top surmounted by five urn finials, glazed door with brass foliate spandrels and carrying handles to the sides above brass pierced frets, foliage and trophy mounts on canted corners, concave moulded plinth with applied garlands, raised on brass scroll feet

Dial in original condition, slightly tarnished making the light blue ground appearing to be green, some minor craquelure on the white parts, painted sheet pinned to the dial plate, hour hand repaired, 'scape wheel probably restored, but well done, movement able to function and in good condition, case of rich colour in originial, but dirty condition, veneer repairs in the front of the door and front plinth, handles probably not original, all mounts dirty, finials probably replaced (two loose but with clock) together with a pendulum.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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The firm of Marwick Markham was a partnership between James Marwick and his son-in-law Robert Markham. Altough Markham died in 1730, Robert Markham continued to use te combined name. Marwick Markham was specialized in clocks and watches for the Ottoman Empire. Towards the end of his working life Robert Markham worked together with a number of other makers such as Borrel, Roger and as in this case Recordon. Recordon is later succeeded by Des Granges.