13th Dec, 2023 10:00

Fine Interiors

 
Lot 352
 

352

A polychrome-painted 'stoelklok' wall clock

A polychrome-painted 'stoelklok' wall clock,
late 19th century, Dutch-Frisian, the 6.5-inch (16.5cm) dial with a painted panel depicting ships leaving a harbour, the 30-hour verge movement with an alarm, within a metal and gilt-painted frame and on a scroll fretwork bracket,
clock 33cm wide
46cm high,
bracket 35cm wide
24cm deep
75cm high (2)

Provenance: A private collection, Middleton Hall, Mendham, Suffolk.

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Middleton Hall | Seven Centuries of Style

Passed through generation after generation and nestled in the charming Suffolk countryside, Middleton Hall boasts over seven hundred years of historical significance. Now, a little slice of this history has come to us at Sworders, with lots being offered in Fine Interiors, Homes and Interiors, and Old Master, British and European Art.

Sold for £310


Condition Report
The gilt lead castings appear to have had some stabilsation in the past, they are still delicate and may require some further strengthening. Some losses to castings. Wear and rubbing to the gilt throughout. Light wear to the dial. The movement runs but we cannnot guarantee accurate timekeeping and would recommend it is seen by a professional clock maker or restorer. The bracket with a few small chips, scuffs and splits. See additional photos. With two weights (one large one small) and a pendulum.

 

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Auction: Fine Interiors, 13th Dec, 2023

Viewing

London Viewing | Highlights

A selection of lots will be on view Wednesday 22 November - Saturday 2 December at our London Gallery, 15 Cecil Court, London WC2N 4EZ, as follows:

Monday-Friday, 11.30am - 5.30pm 

Saturday, 1pm - 5pm

Sunday - Closed

 

Stansted Viewing | Auction

Viewing will be held at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE, as follows:

Friday 8 December, 10am - 5pm 

Saturday 9 December, 10am - 2pm 

Sunday 10 December, 10am - 2pm 

Monday 11 December, 10am - 5pm 

All lots are, however, extensively illustrated and carry detailed condition reports - see 'Condition report' at the foot of each lot description. 


The auction will take place at our Stansted Auction Rooms, Cambridge Road, Stansted Mountfitchet CM24 8GE. 

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