拍品专文
The clock is sold with letters claiming it's provenence is traceable to Oliver Cromwell
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细节
An English brass miniature lantern clock, mid 17th century and later
Of typical form, with wrigglework decorated frets to the bell stand (replaced bell and straps), 1/2in. wide chapter ring, further wrigglework decoration to the dial plate, single steel hand, with brass doors to the sides and iron plate to the rear, later hoop and spurs for wall securing, the twin train movement with later anchor escapement and countwheel strike
8¾in. (22cm.) high
Of typical form, with wrigglework decorated frets to the bell stand (replaced bell and straps), 1/2in. wide chapter ring, further wrigglework decoration to the dial plate, single steel hand, with brass doors to the sides and iron plate to the rear, later hoop and spurs for wall securing, the twin train movement with later anchor escapement and countwheel strike
8¾in. (22cm.) high
来源
The Isher Collection, sold Bruton Knowles, 1976
注意事项
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.