Lot 128
The movement by Dent of London, the silvered dial with Roman hours within engraved spandrels and face inscribed: E. J. Dent, / 54 / Royal Exchange / London / 1220. The case of ogee outline with brass urn finials and flanked by a pair of engaged columns on a moulded base with reeded bun feet.
Height 64cm
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
Dent was a London manufacturer of luxury clocks and watches, founded by Edward John Dent. Dent began making watches in 1814, although the Dent triangular trade mark was not registered until 1876. A notable success for the company was winning the contract to make the clock for the new palace of Westminster in 1852, which became known as Big Ben.
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8668
12:00pm - 30 May 2023
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Friday 26 - Sunday 28 May, 10am - 4pm
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra NSW
CONTACT
Madeleine Norton
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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