A late 17th century ebony table clock, Daniel Quare, London
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
late 17th century
The source identifies this item as an ebony table clock attributed to Daniel Quare of London, dated to the late 17th century. The black-finished wooden case features a cushion caddy top mounted with an ornate pierced gilt-metal foliate fret and a hinged handle on urn-shaped finials.
The square brass dial plate is fitted with winged cherub-head spandrels at the corners and a silvered Roman chapter ring with outer Arabic five-minute markings. The matted center includes two winding squares, a curved pendulum aperture, a date window above six o'clock, and pierced steel hands. The lower section of the chapter ring is engraved 'Dan: Quare London'.
Evidence at a glance
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Table clock
- Maker
- Daniel Quare, London
- Period
- late 17th century
- Case material
- ebony
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker / attribution
- Daniel Quare
Design
- Visible features
- • Black-finished cushion-top case surmounted by a foliate pierced gilt mount and a brass carrying handle. • Square brass dial framed by gilt winged cherub-head corner spandrels. • Silvered chapter ring with Roman hours, half-hour fleur-de-lis markers, and outer Arabic five-minute numerals. • Signed 'Dan: Quare London' along the lower edge of the silvered chapter ring. • Matted dial center featuring a curved aperture beneath twelve o'clock, two winding squares, and a small date aperture above six o'clock. • Ornate gilt-metal escutcheon plate flanking the left door edge.
- Dial Configuration
- The clock features a square brass dial plate mounted with gilt winged cherub-head spandrels at each corner. It holds a silvered chapter ring displaying Roman hour numerals, half-hour fleur-de-lis markers, and outer Arabic five-minute numerals. The matted center of the dial incorporates two winding squares, a curved aperture positioned beneath the twelve o'clock marker, and a small date aperture situated above six o'clock.
- Identity and Attribution
- The auction title catalogues the clock as an ebony table clock attributed to Daniel Quare of London, dating to the late 17th century. Direct physical evidence on the dial corresponds with this attribution, as the silvered chapter ring is engraved 'Dan: Quare London' along its lower edge. Beyond the title listing and the engraved dial signature, the source record omits further cataloguing documentation, such as archival history or movement serial records, to expand on the attribution.
- Case Construction and Mounts
- The clock is fitted in a black-finished cushion-top case, described in the auction title as ebony. The top is surmounted by a pierced foliate gilt mount and equipped with a brass carrying handle. An ornate gilt-metal escutcheon plate is mounted flanking the left edge of the front door.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Detailed movement specifications, rear plate engraving, and internal dimensions are not included in the provided source text or visible in the primary photograph.
- Research required: The maker attribution is based on the source title and dial signature, as full cataloguing text is omitted from the page snippet.