Lot Essay
Angel Spark(e) was active in Plymouth from circa 1770-1795.
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SIGNED ANGEL SPARKE, PLYMOUTH, 1770
Details
A GEORGE III MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK
Signed Angel Sparke, Plymouth, 1770
The lunette painted with a seascape and a ship behind a semi-circular brass ring engraved ANGEL SPARKE PLYMOUTH above the brass chapter ring centered by a seconds dial and calendar aperture within pierced rocaille spandrels, with rectangular hood with arched glazed door and blind fretwork-carved spandrels flanked by outset brass-fitted fluted columns, the case with blind fretwork-carved canted corners and trunk door, on a rectangular base, the two-train movement with anchor escapement striking the hour on a bell, hands replaced
86in. (218.5cm.) high, 22in. (58cm.) wide, 13in. (33.5cm.) deep
Signed Angel Sparke, Plymouth, 1770
The lunette painted with a seascape and a ship behind a semi-circular brass ring engraved ANGEL SPARKE PLYMOUTH above the brass chapter ring centered by a seconds dial and calendar aperture within pierced rocaille spandrels, with rectangular hood with arched glazed door and blind fretwork-carved spandrels flanked by outset brass-fitted fluted columns, the case with blind fretwork-carved canted corners and trunk door, on a rectangular base, the two-train movement with anchor escapement striking the hour on a bell, hands replaced
86in. (218.5cm.) high, 22in. (58cm.) wide, 13in. (33.5cm.) deep
Provenance
Acquired by Leland Cooke Werden, Woodstock, Vermont, circa 1918. Thence by descent to present owner.
Sale room notice
WITHDRAWN