James Sommervill

Study object.

Description clock: I would like to restore this clock because it is historically very interesting.

  1. An English longcase clock with alarm function is extremely rare.
  2. Back of the dial is numbered No.2. Prototype additional window ?
  3. Original manufactured extra window is fully expanded on the back of the dial.
  4. No false holes or falsifications to be found.

Description cabinet; The high-quality flower mahogany veneered slim case in London is beautifully subtly inlaid with fruit-wood. Next to the dial, solid mahogany pillars with beautiful fire-gilt flutes. No expense has been spared on the foot either; flower mahogany veneered, solid overlaid mahogany band motif. Beautifully shaped foot with solid mahogany double plinth. It doesn’t get any better.

CALL-UP:

If someone, preferably an expert, knows the meaning of this extra window or has seen it somewhere (documentation) I will be very excited and would like to hear about it. If someone can also explain the original scripture/riddle in this window “FDW Ertvelde”, I will be even happier.

Origin

England – Londen

Style period

George II

Signed

James Sommervill, London

time period

circa 1755

LxBxD

246x40x25 cm

Total height

246 cm

Information

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