SOLD. Jacobus Markwick, London C. 1680: A William and Mary table clock with chimes. 'Jacobus Markwick, Londini'. England, c. 1695. H. 35. B. 24. D. 15.

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Jacobus Markwick, London C. 1680

A William and Mary table clock with chimes, ebony, ebonised and gilt brass mounted case, the movement with pull quater repeat, square (18 cm) dial with silvered chapter ring, steel hands, matted center and cherub head spandrels, verge escapement, the foliate engraved backplate and dial centre engraved 'Jacobus Markwick, Londini'. England, c. 1695. H. 35. B. 24. D. 15.

Jacobus Markwick was an eminent maker who was apprenticed in 1656 and Free of the Clockmakers Company in 1666. He worked in London until 1698 and made watches as well as making clocks. Examples of his work are included in the Victoria & Albert Museum, The Wetherfield Collection and the National Museum in Stockholm.

Condition

Condition report on request. furniture@bruun-rasmussen.dk

No guarantee of the function of the clock work.

Auction

Varia, funiture & carpets, 31 May 2017