A William and Mary walnut and floral marquetry inlaid longcase clock by Samuel Townson London circa 1695-1738 , the 30cm brass dial with an Arabic minute band over Roman hours, a subsidiary second hand and date aperture, cherub and crown spandrels and a five pillar movement. the case 42cm wide 24cm deep 241cm high
Sold for £4,000
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
A William and Mary walnut and floral marquetry inlaid longcase clock by Samuel Townson London circa 1695-1738 , the 30cm brass dial with an Arabic minute band over Roman hours, a subsidiary second hand and date aperture, cherub and crown spandrels and a five pillar movement. the case 42cm wide 24cm deep 241cm high
246cm with finials
235cm without finials
Untested
Includes winding key.
Veneer losses, a section of wood loose on front door at top. Front door top hinge slightly loose also. Veneer cracks to sides of front door.
Left side glass panel with crack to corner circa 9cm.
UPDATE: The gut string is partly wound off the drum.
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Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 29th Jan, 2025
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