A fine and rare George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock with lion automaton, centre seconds and moonphase George Hewett, Marlborough, circa 1760 The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement set low between the plates and pallets operating via linkages the rocking eyes and shaking tail of the painted lion automaton to the arch of the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with the left paw connected in a similar manner to the strike hammer, the dial centre with rolling moonphase aperture calibrated with the age of the moon to the edge of the lunar disc and with scroll engraved lunettes beneath calendar aperture flanked by public house and chinioserie pavilion decoration beneath signature Geo. Hewett, MARLBOROUGH to a scroll bordered reserve, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a pagoda pedimented case with shaped fretwork panel infill above break-arch dentil cornice and Corinthian columns to hood, the trunk with break-arch door flanked by reeded canted angles, on shaped panel moulded outline fronted plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 226cm (89ins) high. George Hewitt is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a maker of astronomical and musical clocks who worked from Marlborough circa 1720-69. The current lot is testament to his skilled and inventive approach which, in addition to the incorporation of a rare automata feature to the arch of the dial, also has the refinement of centre seconds and rolling moonphase neatly incorporated into the centre. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated. Condition report disclaimer
A fine and rare George III mahogany eight-day longcase clock with lion automaton, centre seconds and moonphase George Hewett, Marlborough, circa 1760 The four pillar rack and bell striking movement with anchor escapement set low between the plates and pallets operating via linkages the rocking eyes and shaking tail of the painted lion automaton to the arch of the 12 inch brass break-arch dial with the left paw connected in a similar manner to the strike hammer, the dial centre with rolling moonphase aperture calibrated with the age of the moon to the edge of the lunar disc and with scroll engraved lunettes beneath calendar aperture flanked by public house and chinioserie pavilion decoration beneath signature Geo. Hewett, MARLBOROUGH to a scroll bordered reserve, within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with Arabic five minutes to outer track and foliate scroll cast spandrels to angles, in a pagoda pedimented case with shaped fretwork panel infill above break-arch dentil cornice and Corinthian columns to hood, the trunk with break-arch door flanked by reeded canted angles, on shaped panel moulded outline fronted plinth base with ogee bracket feet, 226cm (89ins) high. George Hewitt is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as a maker of astronomical and musical clocks who worked from Marlborough circa 1720-69. The current lot is testament to his skilled and inventive approach which, in addition to the incorporation of a rare automata feature to the arch of the dial, also has the refinement of centre seconds and rolling moonphase neatly incorporated into the centre. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated. Condition report disclaimer
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