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Auction archive: Lot number 176

A fine Victorian eight-day marine chronometerMcCabe, circa 1845substantial single …

Auction 22.02.2012
22 Feb 2012
Estimate
£2,500 - £3,500
ca. US$3,950 - US$5,530
Price realised:
£2,300
ca. US$3,634
Auction archive: Lot number 176

A fine Victorian eight-day marine chronometerMcCabe, circa 1845substantial single …

Auction 22.02.2012
22 Feb 2012
Estimate
£2,500 - £3,500
ca. US$3,950 - US$5,530
Price realised:
£2,300
ca. US$3,634
Beschreibung:

A fine Victorian eight-day marine chronometerMcCabe, circa 1845substantial single fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power and three-level subframe for the Earnshaw type spring detent escapement with bi-metallic balance, helical balance spring and faceted diamond end stone, the polished backplate with spring set-up ratchet and signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London No.263, the 4.25 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial, WIND/UP register and repeat signature to centre, with gold hands behind screw-down bezel with hinged bevel glass and set into a lacquered brass bowl with shuttered winding hole and repeat numbered to inside, now housed in a Japanese patinated bronze case cast as a tsuri-daiko drum (used in gagaku music), with cockerel surmount and standing on a quadrapedal pedestal around which a dragon has entwined itself, 42cm (16.5ins) high overall. McCabe moved from Belfast to London in 1775, becoming Honorary Freeman of The Clockmakers' Company in 1781. He quickly established a reputation as a fine maker however his career was cut short when he unexpectedly died of 'mortification of the leg' in 1811. The business was continued by his sons until 1883. An eight-day chronometer (number 471) in a finely engraved gilt brass gimballed table case, which was thought to have been presented by Queen Victoria to the Maharaja of Kashmir, was sold by Christie's in their sale of 'Magnificent Clocks' 15th September 2004 Lot 27. 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. , weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks 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. : 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. : dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). 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.

Auction archive: Lot number 176
Auction:
Datum:
22 Feb 2012
Auction house:
Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions
16-17 Pall Mall
St James’s
London, SW1Y 5LU
United Kingdom
info@dreweatts.com
+44 (0)20 78398880
Beschreibung:

A fine Victorian eight-day marine chronometerMcCabe, circa 1845substantial single fusee movement with Harrison's maintaining power and three-level subframe for the Earnshaw type spring detent escapement with bi-metallic balance, helical balance spring and faceted diamond end stone, the polished backplate with spring set-up ratchet and signed James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London No.263, the 4.25 inch circular silvered Roman numeral dial with subsidiary seconds dial, WIND/UP register and repeat signature to centre, with gold hands behind screw-down bezel with hinged bevel glass and set into a lacquered brass bowl with shuttered winding hole and repeat numbered to inside, now housed in a Japanese patinated bronze case cast as a tsuri-daiko drum (used in gagaku music), with cockerel surmount and standing on a quadrapedal pedestal around which a dragon has entwined itself, 42cm (16.5ins) high overall. McCabe moved from Belfast to London in 1775, becoming Honorary Freeman of The Clockmakers' Company in 1781. He quickly established a reputation as a fine maker however his career was cut short when he unexpectedly died of 'mortification of the leg' in 1811. The business was continued by his sons until 1883. An eight-day chronometer (number 471) in a finely engraved gilt brass gimballed table case, which was thought to have been presented by Queen Victoria to the Maharaja of Kashmir, was sold by Christie's in their sale of 'Magnificent Clocks' 15th September 2004 Lot 27. 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. , weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks 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. : 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. : dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). 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.

Auction archive: Lot number 176
Auction:
Datum:
22 Feb 2012
Auction house:
Dreweatts & Bloomsbury Auctions
16-17 Pall Mall
St James’s
London, SW1Y 5LU
United Kingdom
info@dreweatts.com
+44 (0)20 78398880
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