Auction Preview: The Clive Collection of Exceptional Clocks & Watches at Bonhams, London, June 19
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What: The Clive Collection of Exceptional Clocks & WatchesWhere: Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, London, W1S 1SRWhen: June19, 3:30 PM BSTPublic Viewing: June 16, 2019, 11:00 - 15:00 BST, June 17, 2019 09:00 - 16:30 BST, June 18, 2019, 09:00 - 16:30 BST, JunAuction Preview: The Clive Collection of Exceptional Clocks & Watches at Bonhams, London, June 19
What: The Clive Collection of Exceptional Clocks & WatchesWhere: Bonhams, 101 New Bond Street, London, W1S 1SRWhen: June19, 3:30 PM BSTPublic Viewing: June 16, 2019, 11:00 - 15:00 BST, June 17, 2019 09:00 - 16:30 BST, June 18, 2019, 09:00 - 16:30 BST, June 19, 2019, 09:00 - 12:00 BSTTop Lots at the Sale:— “A Highly Important Late 17th-century Silver-Mounted Ebony Striking and Quarter Repeating Miniature Table Clock,” with Royal Provenance, known as the “Q” Clock, the Smallest Ebony Cased Clock by Thomas Tompion in the World - The clock is numbered 222 on along the lower edge, dating it to 1693. Measured at 19.7cms (7.75ins). Featured in lot 103. Refer to department for estimate.— “A Fine and Rare Ebony Miniature Longcase Clock with Skeletonised Dial,” Maintaining Power and Quarter Repeat Facility - John Wise, London, circa 1675. Ebony veneered on an oak carcass, the rising hood with shallow caddy top and five brass ball finials over four brass-mounted Doric columns, the long trunk door just 7.5inches wide. Measured at 1.75m (5ft 9ins) high. Featured in lot 104. Estimate: 150,000 USD - 230,000 USD— “A Fine and Very Rare Ebony Veneered Grande Sonnerie Table Clock,” Striking the Rare “Double Six” System - Joseph Knibb, London, circa 1685.The triple gut fusee movement with split front plates united by eight baluster-shaped latched pillars. Measured at 33cms (13ins) high. Featured in lot 105. Estimate: 130,000 USD - 190,000 USD— “An Impressive Ebony Turntable Clock with Keyhole Backplate” - Daniel Quare, London, circa 1706. The dial 6 and 5/8ths of an inch wide by 7 1/2 inches high and signed in a reserve along the top edge. The twin gut fuse movement of 12 day duration, set between two plates united by six knopped and finned pillars. Measured at 62cms (24.5ins) high. Featured in lot 107. Estimate: 100,000 USD - 150,000 USD— “A Fine and Very Rare Month-Going ‘Phase One’ Spring Clock” with Roman Strike and Tic-Tac Escapement - Joseph Knibb, London circa 1675. Ebony veneered on an oak carcass with shallow caddy top with tied bud handle over four ball finials with turned budes and a molded cornice. Measured at 42cms (16ins) high. Featured in lot 106. Estimate: 89,000 USD - 130,000 USD — “An Early Silver Key Wind Verge Pair Case Pocket Watch with Date No. 4481” - Thomas Tompion, London, Circa 1715. Engraved gilt full plate, plain three-arm balance, with verge escapement, Egyptian pillars. N.4144. Silver champleve, black infilled Roman numerals, black infilled outer minute track with Arabic numeral five-minute markers. Measured at Outer case 50mm. Featured in lot 102. Estimate: 19,000 USD - 25,000 USD— "A Fine and Rare Silver Pair Cased Alarm Watch,” circa 1720 - Edward Banger, London. Engraved gilt full plate, plain steel three-arm balance. Silver champleve, black infilled Roman numerals, inner half hour and quarter hour markers, gilt rim. Engraved and pierced inner case pierced and engraved square hinged outer with five knuckles. Measured at Outer case 57mm. Featured in lot 101. Estimate: 10,000 USD - 15,000 USDFor details, visit: https://www.bonhams.comClick on the slideshow for the highlights of the salehttps://www.blouinartinfo.comFounder: Louise Blouin Read more