98th Auction
2018/11/10
Lot 298
William Williamson, London, Height 2070 mm, circa 1700
A decorative English long case clock with hour strike and date
Case: Burl walnut, ebony, fruitwood, other types of wood. Dial: silvered chapter rings on gilt-brass plate, the corners with applied foliate and Cupid, date aperture for date. Movm.: solid rectangular brass plate movement, 1 hammer / 1 bell, lever escapement, steel pendulum rod and brass bob, pendulum spring suspension.
The high, slim body of this longcase clock is lavishly ornamented with marquetry work showing flower and bird motifs. The dial sits below the moulded top part and is flanked by flower ornaments and black, twisted columns. A wonderful piece of English craftsmanship and skill.
William Williamson received the freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1689. He was possibly a relative of Joseph Williamson, who was known for his clocks with equation of time - then he would also have known the work of famous maker Thomas Tompion.
A decorative English long case clock with hour strike and date
Case: Burl walnut, ebony, fruitwood, other types of wood. Dial: silvered chapter rings on gilt-brass plate, the corners with applied foliate and Cupid, date aperture for date. Movm.: solid rectangular brass plate movement, 1 hammer / 1 bell, lever escapement, steel pendulum rod and brass bob, pendulum spring suspension.
The high, slim body of this longcase clock is lavishly ornamented with marquetry work showing flower and bird motifs. The dial sits below the moulded top part and is flanked by flower ornaments and black, twisted columns. A wonderful piece of English craftsmanship and skill.
William Williamson received the freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1689. He was possibly a relative of Joseph Williamson, who was known for his clocks with equation of time - then he would also have known the work of famous maker Thomas Tompion.
estimated
4.500—6.500 €
Price realized
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