STOCK NO 125417

James Bowra of Sevenoaks Kent - 18th century 8-day ebonised longcase clock with gilt decoration c1740, with a flat top, dentil moulding beneath and shaped back splats, break arch hood door flanked by plain pilasters with wooden capitals, long trunk with a curved topped door, on a square plinth with canted corners and raised on a moulded base, brass dial with cast spandrels and a silvered 'Punch' automata to the arch, matted dial centre with seconds ring and date aperture, silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five minute Arabics, minute and quarter hour tracks, with matching steel hands and silvered makers name plate, rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement, striking the hours on a bell. With weights and pendulum.

Dimensions:
Height: 220cm  Length/Width: 45cm  Depth/Diameter: 23cm

Sale Details


The Country House Sale

Location: Online & at Duggleby Stephenson, York, YO19 5GF

Auction ends: from 11:00 on 20/06/2025

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Bidding Details


Estimate £500-600

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CURRENT BID £360

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Further Information & Condition Report


Discover a remarkable piece from the 18th century by James Bowra of Sevenoaks, Kent, at Duggleby Auctioneers. This ebonised longcase clock from around 1740 boasts exquisite gilt decoration. Its notable features include a flat top, dentil moulding, and shaped back splats.

The clock showcases a break arch hood door flanked by plain pilasters with wooden capitals. The long trunk is adorned with a curved topped door, all resting on a square plinth with canted corners and raised on a moulded base. The brass dial is a standout element, featuring cast spandrels and a silvered 'Punch' automata to the arch.

Additionally, the clock includes a matted dial centre with seconds ring and date aperture, a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, five-minute Arabics, and minute and quarter-hour tracks. The clock is equipped with matching steel hands and a silvered maker's name plate.

This timepiece houses a rack striking movement with a recoil anchor escapement, striking the hours on a bell. It comes complete with weights and a pendulum. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exceptional 18th-century longcase clock by James Bowra, available at Duggleby Auctioneers.



Delivery Information


Item can be collected from our Duggleby Stephenson Salerooms, York, YO19 5GF. Delivery options available.

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