MARKWICK MARKHAM, LONDON, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, CIRCA 1760

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A LATE GEORGE II RED AND GILT-JAPANNED QUARTER CHIMING TABLE CLOCK
MARKWICK MARKHAM, LONDON, MADE FOR THE TURKISH MARKET, CIRCA 1760
The arched brass dial with pierced foliate spandrels to silvered Turkish chapter, matted center with mock pendulum aperture, date aperture and signed on a recessed plaque 'Markwick Markham London', with silvered strike silent ring in the arch, the eight day three train movement with six knopped pillars, triple fusees with verge escapement, quarter chimes on eight bells and hour strike on further bell, the foliate-engraved backplate signed 'Markwick Markham London', the bell top case with brass handle to the top and four urn finials, decorated with Chinoiserie figures and scenes, with glazed sides and above a wavy apron with bracket feet; pendulum, winding key, case key
21½ in. (55 cm.) high, handle down, 13½ in. (34 cm.) wide, 8½ in. (21.5 cm.) deep

Lot Essay

This clock has Turkish numerals on its dial and was part of the large group of clocks made in the 18th century and intended for export to the Near East, the Turkish Empire and Persia. There was a considerable trade in the 18th century of London clock makers selling their clocks abroad, particularly musical bracket clocks. The partnership of James Markwick and Robert Markham is recorded in London between circa 1725 and 1805. They specialized in clocks and watches for Turkey.

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