Lot 16
Gilt finished verge escapement, chain fusee, pierced and scroll worked balance cock, worm and wheel regulator. Pierced and decorated pillars. Movement signed 'Markwick, London'. The engraved silver dial with recessed moonphase, Roman numerals, single blued steel hand signed 'Markham'. Plain silver inner case stamped VF59. The red tortoiseshell outer case with intricate silver pique work featuring a scene of a house with surround borders of various symbols. Retailers: S. Freeman Watch and Clockmaker, Swinderby.
Circa 1730.
Estimate $3,000 - $5,000
The pique work has some silver losses, the tortoiseshell veneer has some cracking. Some discolouration and pitting on the moon phase.
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
Markwick Markham specialised in clocks and watches for the Turkish market and worked with Borrell up to 1813. Represented in many museum collections.
The Collector's Auction
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8367
6:00pm - 30 June 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Friday 26th – Monday 29th June, 10am-4pm
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
sydney@leonardjoel.com.au
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