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A rare James II longcase clock, the case in fine walnut veneers…
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Sydney
Date:
2-Dec-2019
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A rare James II longcase clock, the case in fine walnut veneers and elaborate coloured marquetry depicting flowers, foliage, birds and winged female mythological figures. The inked steel and gilded brass face inscribed 'Joseph Saer, Porpoole Lane, London'. One month mechanism when wound. English circa 1690. 249.5 x 52.5 x 25 cm. Provenance: Hillsborough castle, County down, Northern Ireland (official Residence of UK Secretary of state and Royal Residence of Northern Ireland), Lawsons, Sydney, 2001
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Horology (Clocks & watches): Clocks - Longcase