Beschreibung:

A William and Mary style ebonised quarter striking basket top table clock F.W. Elliott, Croydon for Garrard, London, 'The Golden Jubilee Clock' circa 1973 The four pillar two train movement ting-tang striking the quarters on two gongs and striking the hour on the larger gong alone, with platform lever escapement set between the plates and signed F.W. Elliott London beneath Reg No. 52 to the leafy foliate scroll engraved backplate, the 6.5 inch square gilt brass dial with applied repeat signature plaque to the plain centre within silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and Arabic five minutes, the angles applied with gilt winged cherub head spandrels within wheatear engraved outer border interrupted with further signature Elliott, London to lower margin, the ebonised case with hinged foliate cast carrying handle to the gilt chased and pierced winged cherub head, cornucopaie and putto decorated 'basket' superstructure flanked by gilt acanthus decorated urn finials, the front door with cast lozenge-shaped fret to both rails and leaf cast dummy escutcheons to uprights, the sides with foliate pierced rectangular sound frets, on moulded shallow skirt base, 32cm (12.5ins) high excluding handle; with red velvet lined faux blue leather covered presentation box and paperwork including Certificate of Authenticity and Guarantee. The current lot is number 52 from a limited edition of 100 William and Mary style quarter striking table clocks made by F.W. Elliott of Croyden for retail by Garrard, The Crown Jewellers to commemorate the Golden Jubilee. 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: we cannot guarantee that the correct number of weights (where appropriate) and/or keys are present with the clock, nor do we indicate in the catalogue description whether weights or keys are present as many clocks are consigned without them. 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 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