25th Mar, 2025 11:00
The House & Garden Sale
1236
An 18th century longcase clock by Thomas Utting of Yarmouth
The chinoiserie lacquered case decorated with pierced red silk back fretwork to the top of the hood, the hood with gilt ball finials and all standing on bracket feet, the silvered Roman chapter ring containing a second indicator and date aperture, all surrounded by cast chased and engraved spandrels, the movement striking the hours on a bell.
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Dimensions: 50cm wide x 24cm deep x 222cm high overall
Sold for £240
Estimated at £200 - £400
The chinoiserie lacquered case decorated with pierced red silk back fretwork to the top of the hood, the hood with gilt ball finials and all standing on bracket feet, the silvered Roman chapter ring containing a second indicator and date aperture, all surrounded by cast chased and engraved spandrels, the movement striking the hours on a bell.
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Dimensions: 50cm wide x 24cm deep x 222cm high overall
Minor marks, dents and scratches overall due to age and use, signs of more recent restoration to the case, a 2cm square section of loss to the centre of the door, the blued hands with some signs of rusting, the movement clean and seemingly in good condition but not guaranteed working, some signs of old woodworm to the pilaster columns to the back of the hood, one ball finial in need of reattachment but present, the clock complete with two weights and a pendulum.
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Auction: The House & Garden Sale, 25th Mar, 2025
The contents of a Cotswold farmhouse, Strongs house, Taynton, and other properties
Fine Decorative Furniture, Sculpture, Paintings & Prints,
Works of Art, and Garden Ornament.
Viewing
Friday 21 March 10.00am to 4.00pm
Saturday 22 March 10.00am to 4.00pm
Sunday 23 March 10.00am to 3.00pm
