Lot 1215* - A174 Furniture, Porcelain & Decoration - Thursday, 17. September 2015, 10.00 AM
LARGE BRACKET CLOCK WITH CARILLON
, George III, the bottom labelled G.W.F. WEEDEN BROMTON, England, ca. 1780/90.
Mahogany in veneer and fine matte and polished gilt bronze. Rectangular case with a figure of Cupid and a medallion bearing the portrait of Charles III. of Spain. Fine bronze dial with silver–plated chapter ring with hours in Roman numerals and minutes in Arabic numerals, and window for seconds and for date. On top: a finely painted porcelain medallion depicting a gathering of noblewomen and –men, with a small disc for setting the clock on each side. 2 finely pierced hands. Verge escapement striking the 1/2–hour on bell. Carillon with 8 bells for 2 melodies on demand. Exquisite bronze mounts and applications, not original. 44x28x83 cm.
Provenance:
– According to historical sources, a present from Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg–Strelitz to the French King Louis XVI.
– from a European private collection.
– According to historical sources, a present from Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg–Strelitz to the French King Louis XVI.
– from a European private collection.
CHF 9 000 / 14 000 | (€ 9 280 / 14 430)
Sold for CHF 12 500 (including buyer's premium)