Delftware pottery clock face British mid 18th century

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£1150

Dated: 1750 British

This rare delftware clock face was made for a 7-day clock. The center hole for the hands and the two holes on each side for the winding the bells and clock drive movement. The detailed painting on the face indicates an early piece. Later types were more simply painted, only showing 15-minute intervals. The back of the clock face is marked with a capital M which could be the maker's or decorator's device. There is also a paper label of Jonathan Horne's on the reverse with a Kensington Church Street London address.

Diameter: 9.5 inches

Current Condition: Clean unrestored condition

Provenance: With Jonathan Horne London and then with a private English collector located in Chelsea London.

Literature: A similar piece is illustrated in the Sampson Horne Exhibition Catalogue for 2007 (Compiled by Jonathan Horne.)

£1150    $1552

Description

This rare delftware clock face was made for a 7-day clock. The center hole for the hands and the two holes on each side for the winding the bells and clock drive movement. The detailed painting on the face indicates an early piece. Later types were more simply painted, only showing 15-minute intervals. The back of the clock face is marked with a capital M which could be the maker’s or decorator’s device.
There is also a paper label of Jonathan Horne’s on the reverse with a Kensington Church Street London address.