A rare Swiss polychrome painted tinplate figural `clock pedlar` timepiece, unsigned, mid to late 19th century. The miniature spring-driven movement with long pendulum and circular white enamel Roman numeral dial set into a case modelled as a wall clock with foliate spandrels and cottage scene painted break-arch dial supported on the chest of a figure in broad-brimmed hat, dark coat, red waistcoat and breeches, and carrying a bundle of pendulums in his left hand, with further dummy clock movement on his back (the sliding front concealing the winder), standing upon a wooden base, 37cm high
By repute - given to Thomas Henry Dallow, Chief Superintendent of Herefordshire Police, the great, great grandfather of the current owner, in the 19th Century, as a retirement gift (ex inf. vendor).
Sold for £550
A rare Swiss polychrome painted tinplate figural `clock pedlar` timepiece, unsigned, mid to late 19th century. The miniature spring-driven movement with long pendulum and circular white enamel Roman numeral dial set into a case modelled as a wall clock with foliate spandrels and cottage scene painted break-arch dial supported on the chest of a figure in broad-brimmed hat, dark coat, red waistcoat and breeches, and carrying a bundle of pendulums in his left hand, with further dummy clock movement on his back (the sliding front concealing the winder), standing upon a wooden base, 37cm high
By repute - given to Thomas Henry Dallow, Chief Superintendent of Herefordshire Police, the great, great grandfather of the current owner, in the 19th Century, as a retirement gift (ex inf. vendor).
Auction: Summer Specialist Sale, 1st Jun, 2023
The sale of the contents from Barrow Court, the former home of the late technology entrepreneur Iann Barron C.B.E.
In Focus: The Barrow Court Sale
Summer Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items
The Wine Auction, from the cellars of Barrow Court, and a major consignment, which has until recently been professionally stored at LCB Dinton.
Viewing
Tuesday 30th May - 10am till 5pm at Clevedon Salerooms
Wednesday 31st May - 10am till 5pm at Clevedon Salerooms