Lot 356
The movement by Berquez, Vere St, Cavendish Square, London,
wih twin barrel pendulum regulated mechanism striking on eight bells and a coiled gong, the back plate is signed by the maker "Berquez, London" the enamel dial with Roman numerals and secondary date dial, having an architectural case of ogival outline with brass foliate mounts and ebonised and brass line inlay of lancet and trefoil arches and quatrefoils to the case, the sides with pierced gilt brass grilles and lion mask ring handles, on leaf cast ball feet, later base.
Height 207cm; Width 65cm; Depth 50cm
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
In excellent condition, professionally restored at some point in past, ticks but has not been tested for time.
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.
Martyn Cook Antiques, Sydney
Francis Berquez is listed as a watch and clock maker at 17 Vere Street, Cavendish Square, in Johnstone's London Commercial Guide, and Street Directory of 1817.
The Collection of the Late John Schaeffer AO
AUCTION
Sale: LJ8381
1:00pm - 25 August 2020
36-40 Queen Street, Woollahra
VIEWING
Viewing in Sydney:
Thursday 20 - Monday 24 August, 10am - 4pm
Auction:
Session 1: 1:00pm (Lots 1-254)
Session 2: 6:00pm (Lots 300-517)
CONTACT
Hamish Clark
hamish.clark@leonardjoel.com.au
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