£4,000 - £6,000
William Tomlinson, London - Fine early 18th century English ebonised double fusee verge bracket clock with pull-repeat, the signed 7" x 8" brass dial with foliate engraving, strike/silent function lever, cherub spandrels, matted centre with a false pendulum bob aperture, ringed winding holes over a calendar aperture, silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with pierced blued steel hands, five pillar movement with a signed and engraved foliate back plate with locking pendulum, verge escapement and pull quarter repeating on five bells, within an ebonised caddy top case applied with gilt metal mounts and cast feet, and surmounted with a gilt metal cherub carry handle, 17" high with the handle raised (with winding key)
** William Tomlinson is first recorded as becoming a brother of the Clockmaker's Company in 1699 and master on the 29th September 1733
** From a private collector downsizing his collection
** Cheffins, Cambridge ex lot 335 June 2025 (£8000)
Cheffins, Cambridge - ex lot 335 June 2025 (£8000)
From a private collector downsizing his collection
Possibly a married case subject to opinion. Some typical scratches to the case and replacement hinges to both doors. Pull repeat appears function - see all images
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