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LOT 103

Precision Timekeeper with 2 ComplicationsBarwise, London, circa 1850.Fine and rare, "giant" gilt brass double-train eight day-going carriage clock striking and repeating the hours.

CHF 30,000 - 35,000

USD 18,000 - 22,000

C. Early "multi-piece", glazed on four sides and on top, molded on top and bottom, edges engraved with laurel-leaf patterns, top panel and base with scrolling foliage, massive hexagonal engraved handle. D. White enamel, radial Roman numerals, outer minute ring, set in the center of florally engraved gilt brass plate. Elaborate blued steel hands. M. Rectangular brass, fusees and chains on both trains, maintaining power on the going side, platform with lateral lever escapement with lift on the palets, large three-arm gilt brass jeweled balance, blued steel flat balance spring, striking on a gong.Signed on dial.Dim. Height 22 cm, width 14 cm


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Grading System
Grade: AAA

Excellent
Case: 3

Good
Movement: 3*

Good

Overhaul recommended, at buyer's expense
Dial: 3 - 01

Notes

Barwise, John (1756-1842)was born at Cockermouth, Cumberland, the son of James Barwise. A leading maker of high quality watches and precision clocks, he was one of the makers whose opinion was sollicited by the Board of Longitude during the dispute between Arnold and Earnshaw over the respective merits of their chronometers. Like a number of other English makers, he followed the example of Breguet and signed with only his surname, which can make it difficult to distinguish between his own individual work and that whiche carried out with his son. Under the direction of his son and his successors, the firm of Barwise continued to trade until circa 1890.