A small 18th century striking turret clock movement
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th century
According to Bonhams, this lot consists of an 18th-century striking turret clock movement built in an open rectangular frame united by circular section pillars.
The mechanism incorporates an anchor escapement and countwheel striking regulated by an upright vertical fly with fixed vanes. The frame measures approximately 36 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 27 cm deep. Bonhams notes that the movement was accompanied by its original pendulum, displaying patinated ironwork and exposed brass and iron gearing.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Turret clock movement
- Dimensions
- Frame 36 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 27 cm deep
- Escapement
- Anchor escapement
- Accompaniment
- Sold with original pendulum
- Strike Regulation
- Countwheel strike regulated via a vertical fly with fixed vanes
- Frame Construction
- Rectangular frame united by circular section pillars
Design
- Visible features
- • Open rectangular iron frame joined by circular section corner pillars and vertical bars with bolted wedges. • Top-mounted vertical fly governor fitted with two rectangular sheet vanes. • Exposed wheel trains comprising brass and iron toothed gears, countwheel, and winding drums. • Surfaces display oxidation, dark patina, and signs of age-related wear.
- Escapement and Striking Train
- According to the auction catalogue, the movement functions 'with anchor escapement' and features 'the countwheel strike regulated via a vertical fly with fixed vanes.' Visible mechanical components include 'Exposed wheel trains comprising brass and iron toothed gears, countwheel, and winding drums.' At the top of the frame sits a 'Top-mounted vertical fly governor fitted with two rectangular sheet vanes' used for regulating the strike train.
- Frame and Structural Configuration
- The movement is built within an open rectangular framework measuring 36 cm high, 46 cm wide, and 27 cm deep (1ft 2ins by 1ft 6ins by 10.5ins). Bonhams describes the construction as having 'The rectangular frame united by circular section pillars'. Direct visual observation confirms an 'Open rectangular iron frame joined by circular section corner pillars and vertical bars with bolted wedges.' The frame members and adjacent iron and brass components display oxidation, dark patina, and surface wear consistent with age.
- Catalogue Attribution and Accompanying Parts
- The lot was offered under the title 'A small 18th century striking turret clock movement' and was catalogued as 'Sold with the original pendulum.' However, the pendulum is not visible in the provided auction photograph, leaving its condition and configuration unrecorded in the visual evidence. No maker, workshop, signature, or original site of installation is recorded in the source text. The 18th-century dating reflects the cataloguer's attribution rather than an inscribed date on the movement.
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: No maker, place of manufacture, or signature is recorded in the auction catalogue.
- Research required: The original pendulum mentioned by the source is not depicted in the supplied photograph.