Lot 95
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A most unusual Edwardian carved mahogany tubular chiming large table clock
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A most unusual Edwardian carved mahogany tubular chiming large table clock

THE MOVEMENT STAMPED W & H. CIRCA 1905

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A most unusual Edwardian carved mahogany tubular chiming large table clock
The movement stamped W & H. Circa 1905
The case carved with foliage and fruit in high relief to the domed top, trellis-pierced sound frets to the rear door, mahogany frets to the side doors, canted angles and on moulded base, the silvered dial with large Roman chapter ring with pierced blued steel hands, chime/silent lever to the right of the chapter ring, the lower spandrels engraved with a coat of arms on the right and on the left Most Distinuished Order of St Michael and St. George, the upper dials for pendulum regulation and chime on eight tubes/chime on four tubes, the dedication above surmounted by a well engraved heraldic ahcievement and engraved Presented to Ernest Henry Lamb, Esq. C.M.G., M.P. Chairman of the Colonial Premiers' Committee of the Corporation of the City of London. The Members of the Committee in thus placing on record their appreciation of his services in connection with an event of the highest Imperial importance desire at the same time to congratulate him upon the honour he has received at the hands of His Gracious Majesty The King. London. 29th, November 1907, the massive six pillar triple chain fusee movement with deadbeat escapement, chiming on tubular gongs, the backplate stamped W & H SOH 3 at the base
32½in. (82.5cm.) high
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Lot Essay

Tubular chiming table clocks are considered to be extremely rare.

The Order of St. Michael & St. George was conferred in three differrent grades;
C.M.G Companion
K.C.M.G. Knight Commander
G.C.M.G. Knight Grand Cross
They were most often awarded to civil servants and diplomats involved in the administration of the Colonies. Within those circles these highly regarded medals were given amusing acronyms;
C.M.G = Call Me God
K.C.M.G = Kindly Call Me God
G.C.M.G = God Calls Me God

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