An English table clock with date and moonphase for the Dutch market, James Smith, circa 1770
€ 14500 $ 17042 £ 12670 ¥ 2639725 DKK 108340 CHF 13223 NOK 163168 CA$ 23355 HK$ 133177
An English table cock with date and moonphase for the Dutch market, Smith & Son, circa 1770
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€ 15000 $ 17630 £ 13107 ¥ 2730750 DKK 112076 CHF 13678 NOK 168795 CA$ 24160 HK$ 137769
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The dial
The 17.5-cm arched brass dial has an applied engraved and silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and five-miute arches. The corners have rococo spandrels. The matted centre has an aperture for date and a recessed signature plaque signed Smith & Son London. In the arch which is lined with polychrome enamel flowers, there is the moonphase with indication of the mooncycle. The foliate pierced hands are made of blued steel and the alarm disc of engraved and silvered brass.
The movement
The movement has a beautifully engraved back plate with a classical urn surrounded by scrolls. It is being driven by two spring barrels which gut and fusee. It is of eight day duration. The rate is controlled by verge escapement in combination with a fixed pendulum. The clock has Dutch half hour rack striking on two alternating bells. The last hour that has struck will be repeated when pulling the repetition cord. The movement also has an alarm with pull winding on an auxiliary spring barrel.
The case
The ebonised wooden case has a true bell top with a rococo ornament surmounted by a brass handle and four berry finials. The case is throughout adorned with finely cut mouldings. The front door has a brass lined glass panel and brass herm and trailing flower corner mounts. The sides have foliate pierced wooden frets. The moulded plinth is raised on brass bracket feet.
The provenance
Vehmeyer Collection. This clock is depicted and described in; H.M. Vehmeyer ‘Clocks, their origin and development 1320 – 1880 Volume II pp. 684-685.
Origin and period
Vehmeyer Collection
- Name
- An English table cock with date and moonphase for the Dutch market, Smith & Son, circa 1770
- Categories
- Table Clocks
- Origins
- United Kingdom
- Periods
- 18th Century Antique
- Measurements
- Height: 51 cm, Width: 29 cm, Depth: 19 cm
- Reference
- GUDA20040
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- Located in Amsterdam , The Netherlands
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