Beschreibung:

A walnut eight-day longcase clockBurges, London, movement and dial circa 1695, the case later The five finned pillar inside countwheel bell striking movement with 11 inch square brass dial with ringed winding holes, subsidiary seconds dial and triple-crown decorated engraved calendar aperture to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised sword hilt half hour markers, Arabic five minutes to the narrow outer track and signed Geo: Burges, London to lower edge, the angles with winged cherub head and foliate cast spandrels, now in a case with shallow domed caddy and gilt ball finials above foliate pierced fretwork frieze and spiral twist three-quarter pilasters to hood, convex moulded throat and rectangular book-matched burr veneered trunk door within a crossbanded surround, the side veneers divided into two panels by triple ebony and box line borders, on conforming crossbanded plinth base with bun feet, 207cm (81.5ins) high. Burges appears not to be recorded however he was probably related to one or more of the several makers sharing the same surname who are listed as working in London during the latter years of the 17th century. The triple crown decoration to the matted centre of the current lot is thought to commemorate the unification of the three Kingdoms of England, Ireland and Scotland under William III. The case is of relatively recent construction, however is well made using good quality veneers and crossgrain mouldings and is of good proportions. 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 or one of correct period and/or type. , weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. 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. : 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. : dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). 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.