Lot Essay
Whilst a comparatively large number of standard phase III bracket clocks by Knibb still exist there are very few remaining examples in grand architectural cases.
The present example was probably made between 1675 and 1680 just before Knibb embarked on his more standardised clocks (phases I,II & III).
Examination of the base reveals a central vacant hole indicating that it was perhaps originally on a turn-table base; certainly the block feet are of later date and indeed the proportions of the case, as it stands at present, would undoubtedly be improved upon with the addition of a turn-table.
The present example was probably made between 1675 and 1680 just before Knibb embarked on his more standardised clocks (phases I,II & III).
Examination of the base reveals a central vacant hole indicating that it was perhaps originally on a turn-table base; certainly the block feet are of later date and indeed the proportions of the case, as it stands at present, would undoubtedly be improved upon with the addition of a turn-table.