25th Jul, 2014 10:00 GMT/BST

Summer Fine Art Sale

 
Lot 1006
 

1006

An Early 18th Century Hook and Spike Wall Clock, signed Hen Simcock, Daintree, circa 1720,...

An Early 18th Century Hook and Spike Wall Clock, signed Hen Simcock, Daintree, circa 1720, 9-3/4-inch square brass dial with Roman numeral chapter ring signed, single hand, 'birdcage' movement with anchor escapement and outside countwheel striking on a bell, 33cm high

Henry Simcock is recorded working in Daventry (also known as Daintree) circa 1714. A longcase clock by him is noted to be on display at the V&A Museum. See Baillie (GH) Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, pg 292.

Sold for £3,800
Estimated at £600 - £800


 

12.06.14, Dial has discoloured and is dirty, Roman numerals and half hour markers with wax lacking in parts, single hand is pitted, slightly rusty and with some damaged, movement with one back spike broken (incomplete), slight rust marks to the wrought iron surfaces, pendulum, weight and counter weight are missing.

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Auction: Summer Fine Art Sale, 25th Jul, 2014

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