Daniel Quare. An ebony quarter repeating table timepiece, London, circa 1700

6½-inch dial with winged cherub spandrels, signed Dan Quare, London, matted centre with mock pendulum and date apertures and ringed winding hole, finely pierced hour hand, the movement with five knopped  and ringed pillars, chain fusee, verge escapement with pierced and engraved apron, pull quarter repeating on two bells, the backplate with wheatear border and finely engraved with foliate scrolls, signed in a cartouche Daniel Quare, London, the case with shallow domed top and Quare's typical double-S handle, moulded cornice and base with block feet, frets now blocked

Dial in good condition, very minor surface rusting to hour hand. Movement is complete and looks as though it would run but may benefit from fresh oil, wheel trains appear to be original but escape wheel is almost certainly replaced and fusee has later chain. Case in good clean condition with some old minor cracks to the side veneers, fret apertures now blocked, rear lock replaced. With door key but no winder.
"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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Sold with a receipt from Mallett & Son, Bath, December 1926 for £120.