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Lot 556
Description:
A Fine English Brass and Marble Presentation Skeleton Clock, c. 1864, by Smith's of Clerkenwell, retailed by Shepherdson's, Doncaster, with eight day, two-train movement, the brass frame surmounted by an eagle, flanked by gilt-metal lions, a silvered front plaque signed "Shepherdson, Doncaster," the plaque on the front of the clock indicates the piece was a presentation gift from a church and congregation in 1864, on stepped marble base, height 25 in., width 18 in., depth 10 in.
- Notes: Note: Although particularly renowned for their skeleton clocks, Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell were one of the most important manufacturers of all types of clocks during the period 1850-1900 Indeed, the company was the subject of an article in The Illustrated London News of 20 September 1851 (reproduced in Derek Roberts, British Skeleton Clocks, Antique Collectors' Club, 1987, pp.260-267), in which it was held up as being at the forefront of contemporary clock manufacture. Smith's catalogue of 1865 gives an idea of t he extensive range of skeleton clocks the company produced. A scroll pattern skeleton clock is listed at £2 10s. However, a clock such as the present example would have cost ten times as much: "Chime Skeleton Clocks, quarter-hours on 8 bells & hours on gong, £25 upwards" (see Roberts, op.cit., p.127). Such clocks were amongst the finest the company produced.
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