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George III quarter chiming musical organ clock for the Turkish market, c
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George III quarter chiming musical organ clock for the Turkish market, c
5890566 George III quarter chiming musical organ clock for the Turkish market, c.1790 (tortoiseshell & gilt-metal) by English School, (18th century); height: 76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Markwick Markham Borrell, London. The case with foliate cast gilt-metal frets to the domed top surmounted by an urn finial, doors to the sides each set with elaborately cast gilt-metal sound frets, each out-set angle applied with flower-draped volutes and the moulded base supported by bifurcated scroll feet, the dial with white enamel chapter disc with Turkish chapters and pierced gilt-metal hands, signed in the centre Markwick Markham Borrell London, the silver mask decorated with restored blue, turquoise and pink enamels, re-enamelled lower subsidiary dials for Music/Not Music and Strike/Silent, the upper left dial with four tune selection for the musical bell train, the right dial for eight tune selection for the pipe organ, the arch with twisted glass rods simulating the sea with six ships of the line, the massive four train movement with verge escapement and hour strike on a bell, music playing every three hours on both bells and organ, the musical bell train wound to the fusee square beneath the upper left subsidiary dial playing on seven bells via twelve hammers, the organ playing on sixteen pipes (restored) via a massive 8in. long wood barrel, each sides of the plates engraved with foliage and signed Henry Borrell Exchange London, with restorations); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22587726
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This print showcases a magnificent George III quarter chiming musical organ clock specifically designed for the Turkish market. Created around 1790 by the English School of the 18th century, this exquisite timepiece stands at an impressive height of 76 cm and is currently held in a private collection. The clock's tortoiseshell and gilt-metal case is adorned with intricate foliate cast gilt-metal frets, adding an air of elegance to its overall design. The domed top features a stunning urn finial, while elaborately cast sound frets grace the doors on either side. Flower-draped volutes embellish each out-set angle, and bifurcated scroll feet support the moulded base. The dial boasts a white enamel chapter disc with Turkish chapters and pierced gilt-metal hands. It proudly bears the signature "Markwick Markham Borrell London" in its center. The silver mask has been meticulously restored with blue, turquoise, and pink enamels. Notably, this remarkable clock offers both musical bell train chimes as well as pipe organ melodies. The upper left dial allows for four tune selections for the musical bell train, while the right dial provides eight tune options for the pipe organ. Twisted glass rods simulate waves beneath six ships of the line within the arch above. With its awe-inspiring craftsmanship and intricate details, this George III quarter chiming musical organ clock exemplifies both artistic excellence and technical ingenuity from centuries past.
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