SPECIALIST:


RICHARD PRICE +44 (0) 7741 242 421 richardprice@woolleyandwallis.co.uk


OPPOSITE 1. An unusual striking Tavern clock of octagonal form, signed on the lower three dial mouldings Edward Faulkner London. Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000


OPPOSITE 2. An early 19th century mahogany longcase regulator, by Willm. Goffe, London.


Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000


3. A rare Limoges enamel mounted striking carriage clock of small size with alarum attributed to Drocourt.


Estimate: £5,000 - 7,000


5. A mahogany striking verge bracket clock by Johnson, Grays Inn Passage.


Estimate: £3,500 - 5,000


4. A good picture clock, the square plated striking movement signed Guyerdet Aine Paris.


Estimate: £1,500 - 2,500


6. Two 18ct gold wristwatches by Ebel. The gentleman’s estimate: £2,500 - 3,500 The ladies estimate: £1,800 - 2,500


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English picture clocks tend to be small and painted on metal. They are usually fitted with a 30 hour verge watch type movement and can drive an automaton that features in the scene, perhaps a windmill or waterwheel.


Continental picture clocks are much larger and usually oil on canvas. Their movements are always striking and often incorporate a small music box. The lovely mid 19th century example here (image 4) is fairly large and illustrates a small group of villagers target shooting in front of a beautifully painted Alpine scene. The movement by Guyerdet Aine, Paris, strikes the hours on a coiled gong to simulate the church clock. A second


striking mechanism, linked to the first, sounds seconds later on a smaller gong. This gives the wonderful impression of sound travelling across the lake from the church tower on the far shore. This is a charming feature and will always promote discussion when noticed at home.


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The box behind the giltwood and gesso frame also contains a musical box. The size overall is 33 x 42” (84 x 106 cm).


We also have a slightly smaller Austrian picture clock in the sale. It is fitted with a grande sonnerie (quarter striking) movement above a scene of troops and cavalry beneath a mountain town.


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