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The Property of the Marquess of Lothian

An ebonised basket top table clock, English, circa 1695, with extensive later restoration

Lot Closed

January 20, 03:07 PM GMT

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 GBP

Lot Details

Description

The Property of the Marquess of Lothian

An ebonised basket top table clock, English, circa 1695, with extensive later restoration


7-inch dial with winged cherub spandrels, matted centre and ringed winding holes, the replaced late 19th century fusee and chain movement with anchor escapement and striking on a bell, the moulded case with pierced repoussé brass basket, carrying handle and flower vase finials, the door applied with repoussé escutcheons, raised on associated claw feet

38cm. 15in. high

Newbattle Abbey, Midlothian, Inventory, 1719, p.8, possibly in the Parlour; 'A Large clock';
Newbattle Abbey, Midlothian, Inventory, 1901, p.67, in the Morning Room; ‘Bracket Clock in ebonised case, ormolu mounts'