Thomas Stones

An early London quarter repeating bracket clock with mock pendulum and date

Sold

estimated

2.500—6.000 €

Price realized

3.200 €

Our current catalogue

specific features

Case

Ebony veneer over an oak carcase, brass bun feet, pierced foliate frets to the front door and sides, all-sides glazed, cast gold-plated brass fittings, caddy top, vase finals, cast handle with foliate decoration.

Dial

Square gilt brass dial, silvered chapter ring, radial Roman hours, matted centre with mock pendulum aperture and date window, winged cherub spandrels, blued steel hands.

Movement

Rectangular shaped brass movement, firegilt, fully engraved with foliate scrolls, 2 hammers / 2 bells, gut string/fusee, verge escapement, short brass pendulum.

Diam.360 x 260 x 165 mm

Circa1690

Ctry.England

According to the records of Brian Loomes, Thomas Stones (also Scones) was apprenticed to John Westoby in 1684. He was a member of the Clockmakers' Company from 1692 to 1735, becoming Master in 1730.