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John Pepys London. A Fine Late 17th Cent Ebony and Silver Mounted Table Clock.
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John Pepys London. A Fine Late 17th Cent Ebony and Silver Mounted Table Clock.

17th century
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John Pepys London.

A fine late 17th cent ebony and silver mounted table clock.

The 6? Gilt brass dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, mock pendulum, strike/ silent lever at 3 oclock and calender aperture at 6oclock.

The substantial twin fussee movement with six pinned knopped pillars later anchor escapement ( converted from verge ) striking the hours on a bell. The back plate finely engraved and signed John Pepys London.

His work is recorded in both Brian Loomes and FJ Britten as representative of late 17th cent clockmaking at its finest.

The clock shows clear stylistic influences from the great Thomas Tompion,the case of masculine form with finely detailed mouldings. the handle is identical to that of other Tompion clocks as are the escutcheons all of which are made from solid silver, together with all other mounts.

dimensions

12?high

plus 2? handle

91/2? wide

61/2? deep

Physical Dimensions
Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
24.1cm (9.49")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Park Lodge Antiques has dated this Ebony Silver Table Clock to the 17th Century.

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SA1196686
Description
John Pepys London.

A fine late 17th cent ebony and silver mounted table clock.

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The 6? Gilt brass dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, mock pendulum, strike/ silent lever at 3 oclock and calender aperture at 6oclock.
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fig 1. A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring.
fig 1. John Pepys London. A Fine Late 17th Cent Ebony and Silver Mounted Table Clock.

The substantial twin fussee movement with six pinned knopped pillars later anchor escapement ( converted from verge ) striking the hours on a bell. The back plate finely engraved and signed John Pepys London.

fig 2. A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring.
fig 2. John Pepys London. A Fine Late 17th Cent Ebony and Silver Mounted Table Clock.

His work is recorded in both Brian Loomes and FJ Britten as representative of late 17th cent clockmaking at its finest.

The clock shows clear stylistic influences from the great Thomas Tompion,the case of masculine form with finely detailed mouldings. the handle is identical to that of other Tompion clocks as are the escutcheons all of which are made from solid silver, together with all other mounts.

dimensions

12?high

plus 2? handle

91/2? wide

61/2? deep

Height
30.5cm (12.01")
Width
24.1cm (9.49")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Park Lodge Antiques has dated this Ebony Silver Table Clock to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1196686
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Archive I A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring.

John Pepys London. A Fine Late 17th Cent Ebony and Silver Mounted Table Clock.

Archive II A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring. View II
Archive III A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring. View III
Archive IV A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring. View IV
Archive V A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring. View V
Archive VI A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring. View VI
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Archive IX A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring. View IX
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Pyrton
Oxfordshire
OX49 5AN
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A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring.
John Pepys London. A fine late 17th cent ebony and silver mounted table clock.
Ref: SA1196686
A late 17th-century black ebony table clock featuring repousse silver mounts, an ornate carrying handle, and a brass dial with silvered chapter ring.
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A late 17th-century English table clock, often termed a bracket clock, is a portable spring-driven timepiece created during the Golden Age of English horology. These clocks typically featured ebonised or solid ebony cases, elaborate repousse metalwork tops, and brass dials with silvered chapter rings.

Cabinetmakers and horologists crafted these cases using fruitwood veneers ebonised to resemble imported ebony, or solid ebony, accented with silver or gilt-brass mounts. The movements were constructed from solid brass plates and steel arbors, featuring hand-engraved backplates and cast brass spandrels.

Authentic period examples display hand-cut brass gears, crown-wheel verge or early anchor escapements, and hand-engraved maker signatures on the dial or backplate. Furthermore, examine the square dial for cast winged cherub spandrels and early latched dial pillars rather than later screwed constructions.

Position the clock on a dark oak sideboard, mantelpiece, or within a formal library bookcase to highlight its intricate silver and brass detail. Pairing it with minimalist contemporary decor or classic oil paintings creates a sophisticated focal point.

Keep the clock away from direct sunlight, central heating vents, and high humidity to prevent the timber case from cracking or veneer lifting. Gently dust the case with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid using harsh silver polishes near the wooden surfaces or lacquered dial.
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