Inv. #: | E106 |
Maker: |
James Gowland, 52 London Wall, London |
Case: |
The patinated case has columns to the corners, beveled glasses to the top and sides, a decorative cast top, a solid rear door and a decorative hinged handle above. |
Dial: |
The engraved silvered dial has Roman numerals for the hours, steel-cut hands, is signed by the maker, James Gowland, 52 London Wall, London. and has a heavily cast decorative gilt-bronze mask. |
Movement: |
The eight-day twin fusee time and strike movement has a pull repeat out the bottom, strikes on a gong and has a very high-quality lever platform above. |
Notes: |
This clock was sold in 2005 through Bonhams who included in the lot text the story of its journey. The label on the bottom which designates it as a part of the Jack Henley Collection seems to indicate he was the buyer at the 2005 sale. |
Ref: |
For a similar example see: A Century of Fine Carriage Clocks by Fanelli, Clock 87. |
Size: |
7 in case 8 3/4 in with handle |
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