A Rare Miniature Blue Lacquer and Chinoiserie Bracket Clock

Name: A Rare Miniature Blue Lacquer and Chinoiserie Bracket Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1215183
Availability: SoldOut

1920 - 1940

Sold by Robert Belcher Antiques

Description

This delightful, superb quality eight day time piece miniature bracket clock is in the 18th century style.

The fine wooden case has a domed and decorative cast brass top, carrying handle and four flame finials which are silver plated and set off this distinct time piece beautifully.

Below, the case is finished in a rich royal blue lacquer overpainted with chinoiserie scenes, which include people, and begoda roofed buildings amongst a wooded landscape with rivers and small foot bridges, all of which are beautifully hand painted in raised coloured enamels surrounded by trellis style panelling highlighted in silver.

The clock has a fully engraved arched dial with a raised chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals, and above in the arch, there is a circular tempos fugit engraved domed roundel.

At the rear, there is a hinged door which has a brass turn catch giving access to the English brass eight day movement, which has a top escapement with a time adjustment leaver. Below, there is a separate knob for altering the position of the hands. And at the bottom, a fixed brass key for winding.

The back plate of the clock's movement is stamped Made in England.

The case is in very good condition with a few light age related signs of use, and the movement runs well and keeps good time.

English, 1930

Height including the raised handle: 19cm x width 12cm x depth 8cm

Physical Dimensions

Height

19cm (7.48")

Width

12cm (4.72")

Depth

8cm (3.15")

Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this piece to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1215183

Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

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Description

This delightful, superb quality eight day time piece miniature bracket clock is in the 18th century style.

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The fine wooden case has a domed and decorative cast brass top, carrying handle and four flame finials which are silver plated and set off this distinct time piece beautifully.

Robert Belcher Antiques

fig 1. A rare miniature blue lacquer and chinoiserie bracket clock — fig 1. A Rare Miniature Blue Lacquer and Chinoiserie Bracket Clock

Below, the case is finished in a rich royal blue lacquer overpainted with chinoiserie scenes, which include people, and begoda roofed buildings amongst a wooded landscape with rivers and small foot bridges, all of which are beautifully hand painted in raised coloured enamels surrounded by trellis style panelling highlighted in silver.

fig 2. A rare miniature blue lacquer and chinoiserie bracket clock — fig 2. A Rare Miniature Blue Lacquer and Chinoiserie Bracket Clock

The clock has a fully engraved arched dial with a raised chapter ring with engraved Roman numerals, and above in the arch, there is a circular tempos fugit engraved domed roundel.

At the rear, there is a hinged door which has a brass turn catch giving access to the English brass eight day movement, which has a top escapement with a time adjustment leaver. Below, there is a separate knob for altering the position of the hands. And at the bottom, a fixed brass key for winding.