19th Mar, 2022 9:30 GMT/BST
Spring Fine Sale
168
An 18th Century Style Chinoiserie Table Timepiece, late 19th/early 20th century, caddied pediment with carrying handle, glazed side panels, Oriental decoration with figures, pagodas and birds, 4-1/2-inch arch brass dial with a Roman and Arabic chapter ring bearing a later inscription Peter Wise London, date aperture, arch with moonphase aperture, A-frame single fusee movement with a verge escapement, movement backplate with floral and scroll engraving and bearing a later signature, bob pendulum, movement secured by two brackets, 35cm high over handle
Sold for £1,500
Estimated at £800 - £1,200
Case painted surfaces with flaking in parts, some of the decoration gesso is chipped, paint is lacking in parts, case needs restoration, handle is discoloured, dial is discoloured, dial is bearing a later signature, movemebnt is clean, movement is bearing a later signature, movement in going order.
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Auction: Spring Fine Sale, 19th Mar, 2022
The sale will feature property from three private estates; The Contents of The Laithes, Penrith from the Estate of Ian Stephenson, The Selected Contents of a Private House to be sold on behalf of the 7th Earl of Durham, and The Selected Contents of a Private House, St Judes, Isle of Man. Paintings from the three properties will be sold in the British, European and Sporting Art Sale and silver will be sold in the Fine Jewellery, Watches and Silver Sale, both on 19th March.
The Selected Contents of a Private House to be sold on
behalf of the 7th Earl of Durham denoted by ~
The Selected Contents of a Private House, St Judes,
Isle of Man denoted by ^
The Contents of The Laithes, Penrith from the Estate
of Ian Stephenson denoted by {}
READ MORE about the three Private Estates in the Sale
Viewing
Sunday 13 March 11am-4pm, Monday 14 March to Friday 18 March 10am-4pm and morning of sale from 8am.
Viewing is open to the public, there is no need to make an appointment.
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