An extremely rare Combination of a fine English clock in a Chinese Porcelain Case,
circa 1840.
The movement by ‘Barrauds & Lund, Cornhill, London”, the case of Canton Famille Rose, Qing dynasty, Daoguang period (1821-1850).
The clock-case is enamelled in vibrant colours with the sides decorated with Court scenes depicting noblemen and ladies at leisure as shown below.
From 1757, and during the following fifty years, more than two thousand clocks of European (notably English) manufacture were exported to China. At the same time workshops based in Canton produced numerous clocks based on the European models, distinguished by their use of symbols relating to Chinese mythology and tradition.
However, this case, which is one of only three known to date, was undoubtedly made for export to Europe. This is supported by the way in which it was created. Because of the difficulty in drilling Chinese hard paste porcelain (particularly at this date), the necessary holes for mounting the movement, fitting the door and attaching the feet were clearly pre-made before the porcelain was fired in the kiln, and laid out for a typical clock movement of the period. The fact that the decorative glaze flows into these holes confirms this. Interestingly Barraud & Lund later had an office in Calcutta due to their thriving business in the East.
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A charming George II period oak long case clock with painted dial.
Circa 1740
Height: 85"/216 cm
Reserved
On loan to Benjamin Franklin House, 36 Craven St, London. Click here for details.
From brass face to painted dial longcase clocks, to bracket, wall and mantle clock forms, this collection celebrates craftsmanship that was employed to last. Find furnishing as well as high-end, top-quality cases and movements and the sort of details that reward a closer look. These are objects that bring character to a hall, library, or drawing room, while also satisfying collectors who care about maker, provenance, and period.
A fine George III period Scottish mahogany longcase clock with painted dial by Robert Beveridge of Newburgh near Fife.
The 8-day two-train movement has hour strike on a single bell and a most unusual pinwheel escapement. The arched white dial which has its original painted surface has floral decorated corners and flowers in a vase within the arch. The iron dial, which has Roman hours and Arabic quarter minute numerals, also has a subsidiary seconds and date dial.
The hood is surmounted by a swan neck pediment with gilt brass roundels and a central eagle finial. It is flanked by freestanding reeded columns with brass capitals and bases. The trunk has reeded quarter columns, an arched top door panel and a single plinth with bracket feet.
Of excellent colour and patination.
Circa 1810
Height: 85"/216 cm)
Register interest
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