A William Iii/queen Anne Oak Thirty-hour Longcase Clock - Mar 17, 2015 | Dreweatts Donnington Priory In United Kingdom
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A William III/Queen Anne oak thirty-hour longcase clock

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A William III/Queen Anne oak thirty-hour longcase clock
A William III/Queen Anne oak thirty-hour longcase clock
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A William III/Queen Anne oak thirty-hour longcase clock Joseph Windmills, London, circa 1700 The four finned pillar countwheel bell striking two-handed movement with anchor escapement regulated by seconds pendulum, the 11 inch square brass dial with foliate scroll pierced blued steel hands and matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, signed J. Windmills, London to lower edge and with Arabic five minutes to outer track, the angles applied with twin cherub and crown cast spandrels, in a case with cavetto moulded cornice and plain frieze above three quarter columns flanking dial, the trunk with convex throat over long 45.5 inch rectangular door, on panel fronted plinth base with moulded skirt, 218cm (86ins) high; with a copy of Neale, J.A. Joseph and Thomas Windmills Clock and Watch Makers 1671-1737 The Antiquarian Horological Society, Ticehurst 1999, dj, (2). The life and work of Joseph Windmills and his successors is comprehensively documented in Neale, J.A. Joseph and Thomas Windmills Clock and Watch Makers 1671-1737. Joseph joined the Clockmakers' Company as a free Brother in on 29th September 1671 - the same year that Joseph Knibb, Daniel Quare and Thomas Tompion also gained their freedom of the Company. He initially worked from Blow Bladder Street in St. Martins le Grand, London before moving to premises at Swan Court, Mark Lane End, next Tower Street by April 1674 where the business remained. Joseph took his son, Thomas, as an apprentice who, after gaining his freedom in 1696, is thought to have immediately gone into business with his father; by 1700 the firm had become a partnership which lasted until Joseph's death in 1724. Thirty hour longcase clocks by Joseph Windmills are relatively rare with only 10 examples recorded by Neale. The case of the current lot can be loosely compared to a similar example housing a thirty-hour movement with 12 inch dial by John Andrews, London which sold in these rooms on Tuesday 11th March 2014, lot 114. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS: Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case as it is not of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. This excludes lantern clocks or loose movements which are more often than not offered without pendulums or weights. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated.
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A William III/Queen Anne oak thirty-hour longcase clock

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