A George III ebonised table clock with pull quarter repeat on six bellsHiggs, London, mid to late 18th century The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement, pull quarter repeat on six bells and fine foliate scroll engraved backplate signed Robert Higgs, LONDON to a symmetrical foliate cartouche surmounted with a reclining Classical female, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar and false bob apertures and plaque signed Higgs Y Evans, LONDRES to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and scroll cast spandrels beneath arch with subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, in a bell top case with hinged brass carrying handle and cast artichoke finials above circular over concave topped rectangular glazed apertures to sides and engraved pierced brass frets to the upper quadrants of the front door with brass fillet inset dial aperture, on cavetto moulded base with brass bracket feet, (with restoration), 45cm (17.5ins) high. Higgs is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1743 and gaining his Freedom in 1750. He worked from Sweetings Alley and took his brother Peter into partnership in 1770, by 1775 the firm had merged with that of James Evans to form the partnership of Higgs & Evans. James Evans worked from 1773 and specialised in producing clocks for the export market, in particular Spain. The presence of the signature plaque Higgs y Evans, LONDRES to the dial of the current lot suggests that it was supplied for export utilising an earlier movement and dial by Robert Higgs which may have been held as old stock or possibly bought back in from a client who was looking to upgrade. 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. Condition report disclaimer
A George III ebonised table clock with pull quarter repeat on six bellsHiggs, London, mid to late 18th century The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with verge escapement, pull quarter repeat on six bells and fine foliate scroll engraved backplate signed Robert Higgs, LONDON to a symmetrical foliate cartouche surmounted with a reclining Classical female, the 7 inch brass break-arch dial with calendar and false bob apertures and plaque signed Higgs Y Evans, LONDRES to the matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring and scroll cast spandrels beneath arch with subsidiary Strike/Silent selection dial flanked by conforming mounts, in a bell top case with hinged brass carrying handle and cast artichoke finials above circular over concave topped rectangular glazed apertures to sides and engraved pierced brass frets to the upper quadrants of the front door with brass fillet inset dial aperture, on cavetto moulded base with brass bracket feet, (with restoration), 45cm (17.5ins) high. Higgs is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1743 and gaining his Freedom in 1750. He worked from Sweetings Alley and took his brother Peter into partnership in 1770, by 1775 the firm had merged with that of James Evans to form the partnership of Higgs & Evans. James Evans worked from 1773 and specialised in producing clocks for the export market, in particular Spain. The presence of the signature plaque Higgs y Evans, LONDRES to the dial of the current lot suggests that it was supplied for export utilising an earlier movement and dial by Robert Higgs which may have been held as old stock or possibly bought back in from a client who was looking to upgrade. 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. Condition report disclaimer
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