Lot 319
A late 17th century walnut and floral marquetry month going longcase clock
Auction: 8 April 2009 at 11:30 BST
£15,000
Description
the twin train movement with recoil escapement striking the hours on a bell, , the 11" brass dial signed to the lower margin 'Joseph Knibb Londini Fecit', with chevron engraved perimeter and cherub mask spandrels around a silvered Roman chapter ring enclosing a matted centre with date aperture, the hood with caddy top, blind fretwork friezes and spire finials above a long trunk door with central armorial of a crown supported by griffins, on a stepped apron with bracket feet, the whole inlaid flower-filled jardinieres and perched birds within line inlaid and trailing vine borders (movement significantly adapted)
Dimensions
236cm high
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