Lot Essay
Probably Edward Whittingham, who is recorded working from 1761-1784 in in Oxford Street.
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Details
A George III ebonised striking table clock, circa 1780
The case with brass handle to inverted bell top, glazed side panels, brass dial with foliate spandrels to silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, matted centre with recessed silvered signature plaque for E. Whittingham/LONDON, date aperture, blued steel pierced, strike/silent ring in the arch, the eight day twin fusee movement with five pillars, verge escapement and strike/trip repeat on bell, the back plate with chinoiserie engraving centred by a pagoda and hold fast hook -- 17¾ in. (45 cm.) high, handle down; key
The case with brass handle to inverted bell top, glazed side panels, brass dial with foliate spandrels to silvered Roman and Arabic chapter ring, matted centre with recessed silvered signature plaque for E. Whittingham/LONDON, date aperture, blued steel pierced, strike/silent ring in the arch, the eight day twin fusee movement with five pillars, verge escapement and strike/trip repeat on bell, the back plate with chinoiserie engraving centred by a pagoda and hold fast hook -- 17¾ in. (45 cm.) high, handle down; key
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 15% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.
Further details
THE NEXT SALE WILL BE HELD ON 22 MARCH 2007
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