James Stratton
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Lot 32*
A fine and very rare 19th century engraved gilt brass desk timepiece in the form of an inkwell Attributed to Thomas Cole, London
22 June 2021, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £9,562.50 inc. premium
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A fine and very rare 19th century engraved gilt brass desk timepiece in the form of an inkwell
Attributed to Thomas Cole, London
set on a turned ebonised base, with concave base engraved with interlocking strapwork centred by the hexagonal socle carrying the squat-vase shaped well, the body of the well similarly engraved with a border of interlocking strapwork, the upper part with a ball finial over further repeat patterns, the lid lifting to reveal the 3.25 inch silvered Roman dial with repeat strapwork on a hatched ground. The lower section carrying a cut glass ink well gilt lid and dependent nib-ferrule, framed by a presentation inscription 'James MacHenry / FROM HIS AFFECTIONATE FRIENDS / BURY & SOPHIE BURY / CHRISTMAS 1883'. The movement with going barrel, lever escapement and plain three arm balance wound and set via apertures revealed on un-screwing the ball finial.
10 in (25.4cm) diameter of ebonised base.
set on a turned ebonised base, with concave base engraved with interlocking strapwork centred by the hexagonal socle carrying the squat-vase shaped well, the body of the well similarly engraved with a border of interlocking strapwork, the upper part with a ball finial over further repeat patterns, the lid lifting to reveal the 3.25 inch silvered Roman dial with repeat strapwork on a hatched ground. The lower section carrying a cut glass ink well gilt lid and dependent nib-ferrule, framed by a presentation inscription 'James MacHenry / FROM HIS AFFECTIONATE FRIENDS / BURY & SOPHIE BURY / CHRISTMAS 1883'. The movement with going barrel, lever escapement and plain three arm balance wound and set via apertures revealed on un-screwing the ball finial.
10 in (25.4cm) diameter of ebonised base.
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Provenance: The collection of Dr Eugene Antelis.
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