18th Jan, 2023 9:30
JOSEPH WINDMILLS, LONDON. A FINE WILLIAM AND MARY EBONY VENEERED GILT BRASS MOUNTED BASKET TOP BRACKET CLOCK the embossed figural scrollwork basket with double-sided caryatid folding handle and fabric lining, gilt urn finials and applied brass fretwork panels to the front door; glazed sides, back door and moulded plinth base set on shallow gilt bun feet. 7" gilt brass dial with fine gilded winged cherub's head spandrels, silvered chapter ring with inner quarter markers surrounding a matted centre with calendar and signed mock pendulum aperture, Strike/Not Strike lever above fronting an eight-day double fusee gut wound movement with five finned knopped pillars and verge escapement with pierced engraved back cock, bob pendulum, hour strike and pull repeat on a further five bells; the scroll engraved backplate with similarly signed centre cartouche
38cm high handle down
Sold for £15,500
Auction: The New Year Fine Art Catalogue Sale, 18th Jan, 2023
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Wednesday 11 January 10am - 4pm
Thursday 12 January 10am - 4pm
Friday 13 January 10am - 4pm
Sunday 15 January 11am - 3pm
Monday 16 January 10am - 4pm
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