An 18th Century Black Lacquer and Chinoiserie Decorated Tavern Clock
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
18th Century
This black lacquer and chinoiserie decorated tavern clock dates to the 18th century, as reported by the auction house. The clock features a 21-inch circular painted dial marked with black Roman numerals and an outer minute track with Arabic five-minute intervals.
According to the cataloguer, the dial fronts an eight-day weight-driven A-frame movement regulated by an anchor escapement. The black lacquered case includes a circular moulded dial surround, shaped decorative side ears, a hinged shaped trunk door, and a chisel base. The trunk door and case are ornamented with gilt chinoiserie artwork showing figures in an architectural landscape bordered by scrolling foliate motifs.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Tavern clock
- Dimensions
- 154 cm high by 66 cm wide
- Escapement
- Anchor escapement
- Dial Diameter
- 21 inches
- Case Decoration
- Figures in a landscape setting enclosed by floral sides
- Movement Duration
- Eight-day
Design
- Visible features
- • Large circular dial featuring Roman hour numerals and Arabic five-minute numerals along the outer track. • Counterpoised pierced hands over an off-white dial ground. • A single winding aperture is visible below the central hand arbor. • Trunk door decorated with gilt chinoiserie imagery depicting pavilions, trees, and figures. • Curved side ears below the dial bezel ornamented with gilt scrolling foliate decoration. • Moulded chisel base with painted decorative bands.
- Dial and Visual Features
- The clock displays a 21-inch white painted dial featuring Roman numerals and an outer minute track. The clock face incorporates counterpoised hands used to indicate the time.
- Mechanism and Technical Reporting
- According to the provided source, the clock contains a weight-driven eight-day A-framed movement regulated by an anchor escapement. The internal mechanism is not visible in the provided imagery, and its presence relies on the auction house description.
- Case Construction and Ornamentation
- The case is finished in black lacquer and features a moulded surround, a shaped trunk door, a shaped chisel base, and side ears. The exterior is decorated with figures in a landscape setting, enclosed by floral side motifs. The overall dimensions are 154 cm in height and 66 cm in width.
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: The internal weight-driven A-frame movement and weights are not visible in the photograph; mechanism details rely entirely on source reporting.
- Research required: Maker and specific regional origin are not recorded in the auction listing.