£12,000
An English basket top ebony clock, Nicholas Massy, dated 1686, the 17cm brass dial with matted centre, date aperture, plain winding squares, silvered chapter ring, S/N above XII, the signature Nicholas Massy beneath VI, cherub spandrels, the verge movement with pull quarter repeat on three bells, the barrels each dated 1686, the backplate engraved with tulips and scrolling foliage, the case with high repousse gilt brass basket, bird headed handle and four finials, on brass bun feet, bob pendulum and two keys, 40cm h
Provenance: Derek Roberts, Tonbridge, Kent, 26 April 1986, £6250. Sold with photocopies of invoice and correspondence
In the same good restored condition as when purchased from the well known dealer by the later owner in 1986
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:
28.80% inc VAT*
Online and Autobids:
30.6% inc VAT*
