DESCRIPTION:
James Vick, London (St Mary le Strand, 1735), ca 1750, 8-day bracket clock in ebony veneered case of small size (the clock alone measuring 16 inches to top of raised handle), with verge escapement and pull-quarter repeat on five bells, brass dial with silvered chapter rings, pendulette and date in apertures, strike/silent switch in arch with signature between dials, inverted bell-form case-top with brass moldings, base on four block feet, elaborately engraved back plate, hands of blued pierced steel, ca 1740. The clock comes later purpose-made matching bracket, overall dimensions together 23.5 inches x 11 inches at the bracket top, clock alone 16 inches to top of handle. Collection of George H. Long.
CONDITION:
Running, but the pendulum is not original, and the mechanism altered to silk thread suspension with crutch with altered bridge; excellent case, beautifully cleaned and restored throughout, front door latch catch not functioning properly.
ESTIMATE:
$3000
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$5000
PRICE SOLD:
$3400
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