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Jonathon Lowndes Ebony and Brass Basket Top Table Clock Circa 1695
Park Lodge Antiques
for sale €18,720     $20,320
£16,000

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Jonathon Lowndes Ebony and Brass Basket Top Table Clock Circa 1695

17th century
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Jonathon Lowndes ebony and brass basket top table clock circa 1695

converted to anchor escapement with quarter striking on two bells and larger bell

on the hour The back plate superbly florally engraved and signed with the makers name, engraved border. The face with 6 3/4"dial and engraved calendar aperture and with strike silent switch over X11. raised moulding to all glazed panels moulded shallow skirt

around the base and sitting on gilded brass eagle talon bun feet.

15" high including the handle

9 ¾ " wide

6 1/2" deep

£16000.00

Physical Dimensions
Height
38.1cm (15.00")
Width
24.8cm (9.76")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Declaration

Park Lodge Antiques has dated this Ebony Basket Top Clock to the 17th Century.

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SA1203896
Description
Jonathon Lowndes ebony and brass basket top table clock circa 1695

converted to anchor escapement with quarter striking on two bells and larger bell

“
on the hour The back plate superbly florally engraved and signed with the makers name, engraved border.
Park Lodge Antiques

The face with 6 3/4"dial and engraved calendar aperture and with strike silent switch over X11. raised moulding to all glazed panels moulded shallow skirt

around the base and sitting on gilded brass eagle talon bun feet.

15" high including the handle

9 ¾ " wide

6 1/2" deep

£16000.00

Height
38.1cm (15.00")
Width
24.8cm (9.76")
Depth
16.5cm (6.50")
Date of Manufacture

Park Lodge Antiques has dated this Ebony Basket Top Clock to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1203896
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A late 17th-century ebonised basket top table clock with gilt-brass mounts, carrying handle, and silvered chapter ring.
Jonathon Lowndes ebony and brass basket top table clock circa 1695
Ref: SA1203896
A late 17th-century ebonised basket top table clock with gilt-brass mounts, carrying handle, and silvered chapter ring.
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A basket top table clock is a late 17th-century English portable timepiece featuring a pierced, decorative gilt-brass cresting shaped like a basket. Popularised during the reign of William and Mary, these spring-driven clocks served as functional and decorative horological instruments in historic residences.

These clocks were constructed using ebonised fruitwood or solid ebony cases, adorned with cast and repousse gilt-brass or bronze mounts. Dial plates featured silvered brass chapter rings, steel hands, and cast corner spandrels over a brass spring-driven movement.

Authentic late 17th-century clocks typically display square brass dial plates with narrow silvered chapter rings, latched pillars within the movement, and hand-chased gilt-brass basket crestings. Engravings of recognized clockmakers on the dial or backplate assist with period authentication.

Position the clock as a central focal piece on a dark wood sideboard, marble mantelpiece, or within a library display. Complement its dark ebonised casing and warm metallic mounts with neutral wall colours, brass lighting, or framed architectural prints.

Dust the case gently using a dry microfibre cloth, avoiding abrasive cleaners or chemical polishes that can degrade original ebonised finishes and gilt surfaces. Movement mechanisms require periodic servicing by a professional horologist to ensure correct functioning.
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