Lewis Walduck
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Lot 49*
A mid 18th century ebonised striking and quarter repeating table clock with moonphase John Dowson, London
2 July 2025, 13:00 BST
London, New Bond Street£3,000 - £5,000
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A mid 18th century ebonised striking and quarter repeating table clock with moonphase
John Dowson, London
The bell top case with cone finials and central handle over circular and rectangular silk-backed sound pierced wood sound frets to the sides, on a moulded base and block feet. The 6.75 inch arched brass dial with a painted rolling moonphase in the arch framed by a hand painted skyscape, the silvered chapter ring with arcaded Roman and Arabic numerals afound a shaped recessed signature plaque and chamfered date aperture on a finely matted ground. The twin gut (now wire) fusee movement with knife-edge verge escapement rack striking the hours on a bell and repeating the quarters on a second bell, the backplate with flowing signature set below an engraved Chinese pagoda and foliate scrolls. Ticking, striking and repeating. Sold together with a door key to operate both locks. 50cms (19.5ins) high.
The bell top case with cone finials and central handle over circular and rectangular silk-backed sound pierced wood sound frets to the sides, on a moulded base and block feet. The 6.75 inch arched brass dial with a painted rolling moonphase in the arch framed by a hand painted skyscape, the silvered chapter ring with arcaded Roman and Arabic numerals afound a shaped recessed signature plaque and chamfered date aperture on a finely matted ground. The twin gut (now wire) fusee movement with knife-edge verge escapement rack striking the hours on a bell and repeating the quarters on a second bell, the backplate with flowing signature set below an engraved Chinese pagoda and foliate scrolls. Ticking, striking and repeating. Sold together with a door key to operate both locks. 50cms (19.5ins) high.
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John Dowson is listed as working in Grays Inn, London in the mid 18th century.
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