Lot 86
JOHN SUDELL, ROCHESTER, CIRCA 1690
The walnut and marquetry flat topped hood with ebonised barley twist columns, convex throat moulding above the rectangular trunk door inlaid with bird and floral marquetry within 'D' ended panels and within ebonised moulding. The base inlaid with floral marquetry standing on bun feet. Gilt surround to door lenticle. The square dial plate signed John Suddell - Rochester on lower edge of chapter ring which has Roman and Arabic numerals. The matted centre with ringed winding holes and decorated calendar aperture. Silvered seconds ring above centre arbour. The chapter ring flanked by crown and cherub spandrel in each corner of dial plate. The movement with five ring turned knopped pillars, bell striking with inside countwheel eight day duration, bell striking and an anchor escapement.
208 cm height, 48 cm width, 26 cm depth
Estimate $20,000 - $30,000
original bun feet missing. Repairs, cracks and losses to pelmet and case overall. Dial re-silvered . Felt replaced. Good working order, however not recently serviced or timed. Door lock replaced.
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The Hose Collection
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8255
6:30pm - 25 June 2018
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 20 June, 12pm-8pm
Thursday 21 June, 10am-4pm
Friday 22 June, 10am-4pm
Saturday 23 June, 10am-4pm
Sunday 24 June, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Chiara Curcio
chiara.curcio@leonardjoel.com.au
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