Catalogue - Antique Clocks and Barometers
Catalogue - Antique Clocks and Barometers
Catalogue - Antique Clocks and Barometers
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A<br />
JOSEPH QUARTERMAINE, AYLSBURY<br />
very well preserved Tavern clock with round white dial <strong>and</strong> chinoiserie<br />
decoration.<br />
The case of traditional style with delicately shaped “ears” <strong>and</strong> moulded foot<br />
is finely decorated on the door with a pavilion, oriental figures <strong>and</strong> a pair<br />
of birds. The trunk sides are filled with chrysanthemum sprays. The round<br />
dial with the original crazed ground is written in black with Roman numerals,<br />
double minutes circle <strong>and</strong> outside five minute marks. The pierced brass h<strong>and</strong>s<br />
have heart shaped tips, the minute with counterpoise. The scrolling signature<br />
is written below the dial across the trunk <strong>and</strong> ears.<br />
The timepiece movement of 2 weeks duration has a five wheel train with<br />
anchor escapement <strong>and</strong> steel pendulum rod with brass faced bob. The oval,<br />
brass cased lead weight is a copy of an original.<br />
Date: circa 1780<br />
Height: 57½ in (146 cm) Dial Width: 29½ in (75cm)<br />
* Edward Legg in the st<strong>and</strong>ard work on the county ‘The Clock <strong>and</strong> Watchmakers<br />
of Buckinghamshire’ notes that Joseph Quartermaine was in business during the last<br />
quarter of the 18th century.<br />
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