Gerrit Knip (b. Amsterdam, active mid-18th century)

A rare Dutch longcase clock in mahogany case with gilded bronze fittings cast with rocailles and foliage, the clock house adorned with Atlas flanked by angels, the brass dial decorated in colours with allegories representing the four seasons, wisdom and learning, silver-plated chapter ring, Roman and Arabic numerals, the movement with large striking bell and calendar with month, day of the week and moon phase. Signed 'Gerrit Knip, Amsterdam'. c. 1760. H. 279 cm. W. 72 cm. D. 36 cm.

Very fine condition Two small and two large weights, pendulum, winding key and key is enclosed. No guarantee of the function of the clock work.

Selected – Furniture, clocks & carpets, 15 December 2020

Clocks & watches ▸ Long Case Clocks

100,000–125,000 DKK