Dec 8, 2022 10:00 EST
Doyle+Design: Session II, Featuring The Flower Family Collection
386
Martin Brothers
Collection: The Flower Family Collection
Martin Brothers Stoneware Figural Clock Case
1877
In the Gothic style, of architectural form, with a circular white enameled dial with black Roman numerals, with monopodial winged griffins, winged putti heads, and other gothic motifs, inscribed R.W. Martin London 2/1877 No. 59; further inscribed on the underside R.W. Martin. Height 16 inches, width 8 7/8 inches.
Provenance: Pascoe & Co., Miami, FL, February 26, 2013.
Note: This clock case was previously sold at Sotheby's, NY, The Harriman Judd Collection British Art Pottery, January 22, 2001, lot 245.
Sold for $5,985
Estimated at $4,000 - $6,000
Includes Buyer's Premium
Collection: The Flower Family Collection
Martin Brothers Stoneware Figural Clock Case
1877
In the Gothic style, of architectural form, with a circular white enameled dial with black Roman numerals, with monopodial winged griffins, winged putti heads, and other gothic motifs, inscribed R.W. Martin London 2/1877 No. 59; further inscribed on the underside R.W. Martin. Height 16 inches, width 8 7/8 inches.
Provenance: Pascoe & Co., Miami, FL, February 26, 2013.
Note: This clock case was previously sold at Sotheby's, NY, The Harriman Judd Collection British Art Pottery, January 22, 2001, lot 245.
Please Note: Doyle cannot make any statement regarding the working condition of this or any other clock in this auction. Therefore, please assume this clock may not be in good working condition and may require the services of a professional clock person.the clock is presently fitted with a later clock movement; there is a pendulum; there is no winding key; there are various drying and firing cracks to the case, most notably, located on different sides of the plinth base; the plinth base has two drill holes, located at either side, possibly as made but possibly later, presumably to secure the clock case to a stable surface below; otherwise, appears to be in generally good condition; not black lighted
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Auction: Doyle+Design: Session II, Featuring The Flower Family Collection, Dec 8, 2022
