14th Mar, 2024 10:30
Spring Specialist Sale
Early George III oak-cased 30-hour brass dial longcase clock with 'Tempus Fugit' automaton
Early George III oak-cased 30-hour brass dial longcase clock with rocking 'Tempus Fugit' automaton, the 11-inch break-arched brass dial with engraved signature to the Roman and Arabic chapter ring, 'Bilby Dorling, S. Edmunds Bury' [Bury St. Edmunds], framing a matted centre with calendar, within Baroque mask and scroll spandrels, the arch with engraved 'Tempus Fugit' ring framing Father Time figure, the flat-topped case with brass ball-and-spire finials over sunken hood columns, long trunk door and shortened base, 211cm high
Sold for £170
Early George III oak-cased 30-hour brass dial longcase clock with rocking 'Tempus Fugit' automaton, the 11-inch break-arched brass dial with engraved signature to the Roman and Arabic chapter ring, 'Bilby Dorling, S. Edmunds Bury' [Bury St. Edmunds], framing a matted centre with calendar, within Baroque mask and scroll spandrels, the arch with engraved 'Tempus Fugit' ring framing Father Time figure, the flat-topped case with brass ball-and-spire finials over sunken hood columns, long trunk door and shortened base, 211cm high
Auction: Spring Specialist Sale, 14th Mar, 2024
Our Spring Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors
In what promises to be an exciting and eclectic sale, lots to be offered include an original watercolour by His Majesty King Charles III, a Victorian platinum and diamond tiara, and less regally but no less impressive, a rare early draft film script for “Raiders of the Lost Ark”.
Viewing
Wednesday 13th March - 10am till 5pm
