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DescriptionProperty from a Distinguished Private CollectionThomas Tompion. A Charles II walnut longcase clock, London, circa 1680
10-inch latched dial with double wheat-ear border and signed along the lower edge Tho: Tompion Londini Fecit, winged cherub spandrels, finely matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the 8-day movement with six latched, knopped and ringed pillars, anchor escapement with bolt and shutter maintaining power, internal locking plate striking on a bell, the pendulum with lenticular bob, brass rod and graduated rating nut, the case with flat top moulded cornice, foliate frieze fret and spiral pilasters to the rising hood, rectangular trunk door and crossbanded plinth with later base moulding  6ft 4½in; 192cm highCondition reportDial in good condition, top left winged spandrel repaired with second screw from rear, hands appear to be original, hour hand has half of the cross-piece missing but otherwise good, gilding to dial plate appears to be original. Movement is complete and running at time of cataloguing but would benefit from a clean and fresh oil, it appears to retain the original wheel work throughout. Case in generally good condition with many old repairs, cracks and marks throughout, hood frets replaced, plinth substantially re-built and with later base, moulding lifting to top right of trunk door, otherwise good and of attractive colour. With pendulum, 2 brass-cased weights, winder and door key.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."ProvenanceBelieved to have been exhibited at the Royal Exchange, London in 1933
with Percy Webster, Apollo, November 1938;
Sotheby's, London, 3rd June 1949, lot 195;
with R.A. Lee, Antiquarian Horology, vol. 8, September, 1974, p.819.ExhibitedRoyal Exchange, 1933.Catalogue note