$6,458
Etherington Burl Walnut and Walnut Veneered Longcase Clock, London, c. 1720, sarcophagus top with scrolled blind fret work in the frieze, segmented step-molded tombstone-shaped dial door with brass capital engaged columns, composite brass dial with dolphin-form spandrels flanking the silvered name boss in arch reading Etherington London Chime/Silent , roman numeral chapter ring with half- and quarter-hour markings, seconds bit, and recessed date dial, full-length glazed waist door with herringbone pattern string inlay with similar treatment on case sides, and base, all on a step-molded cutout foot base, eight-day time and hour strike, ringed five-pillar post movement with center post latched, regulated by a brass-faced pendulum, and powered by two brass-cased weights, ht. 111 in.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2016-10-28
