12th Sep, 2024 10:30
Autumn Specialist Sale
William Bilbie, Chew Stoke, (1730-1789) - George III oak-cased 30-hour longcase clock
William Bilbie, Chew Stoke, (1730-1789) - George III oak-cased 30-hour longcase clock, the 11-inch square brass dial with silvered chapter ring having Roman hours, Arabic minutes and fleur-de-lis half hour divisions framing a matted centre with engraved flowers over silvered signature banner and scroll-edged date aperture, within rococo foliate scroll spandrels, the 'posted' type chain-driven movement countwheel-striking on a bell, 203cm high, sold with weight and pendulum
William Bilbie was the third son of Thomas and was in charge of the Chew Stoke foundry from 1775, during which time he produced 79 bells.
Sold for £200
William Bilbie, Chew Stoke, (1730-1789) - George III oak-cased 30-hour longcase clock, the 11-inch square brass dial with silvered chapter ring having Roman hours, Arabic minutes and fleur-de-lis half hour divisions framing a matted centre with engraved flowers over silvered signature banner and scroll-edged date aperture, within rococo foliate scroll spandrels, the 'posted' type chain-driven movement countwheel-striking on a bell, 203cm high, sold with weight and pendulum
William Bilbie was the third son of Thomas and was in charge of the Chew Stoke foundry from 1775, during which time he produced 79 bells.
Auction: Autumn Specialist Sale, 12th Sep, 2024
Our Autumn Specialist Sale of Fine Furniture, Modern Design, Paintings, Prints, Silver, Jewellery, Watches, Ceramics, Glassware & other Collectors Items.
Highlights will include a Walt Disney animation cell from 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs', a Lalique car mascot, a figure of Morph, a Rolex Yacht-Master, a collection of greyhound studies, and a good selection of jewellery.
Viewing
Wednesday 11th September - 10am till 5pm
