BONHAMS CORNETTE DE SAINT CYR
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148. 148W An 18th century bracket clock movement now in a la…
148
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148. 148W An 18th century bracket clock movement now in a la…
Estimate €300 - €500
Voluntary lot
Description
148. 148W An 18th century bracket clock movement now in a later case
William Creak, London
The case surmounted by a brass carrying handle over a bell top, surrounded by four acorn finials to a moulded top, the front with inset sound frets, the sides with glazed observation windows, all terminating in a moulded base and further raised on block feet. The 7 inch brass dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, the matted centre with countersunk shaped name cartouche signed William Creek, London with a finely decorated shaped calendar aperture, all framed by six cast brass spandrels. The break arch with strike/silent indicator. The double-fusee movement united by five knopped pillars with verge escapement and short bob pendulum, striking the hours on a bell mounted above. The backplate engraved with flowing scrolls and chinoiserie motifs. Both trains currently ticking and striking. 62cm (24ins) high.
Provenance
Property of a Distinguished Private Collector
About the sale
The CLASSICS Paris Online Old Master and 19th Century Paintings, Russian Art, European Ceramics and Glass, Furniture and Works of Art
Auction location
Auction time
06/24/2026 at 12:00 PM
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