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William Kipling is recorded working at Broad Street, Ratcliffe Cross, London from 1705-1737. See also lot 76.
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WILLIAM KIPLING, LONDON. CIRCA 1730
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A GEORGE II BRASS-MOUNTED TORTOISESHELL STRIKING EIGHT DAY TABLE CLOCK WITH PULL QUARTER REPEAT, FOR THE OTTOMAN MARKET
WILLIAM KIPLING, LONDON. CIRCA 1730
CASE: ringed handle and floral mounts to inverted bell top, pierced brass side frets, brass mounts to front angles, brass-lined front door, scroll feet DIAL: 6 in. square brass dial with scroll and coronet spandrels to engraved Turkish chapter ring, matted centre with false pendulum, plaque signed 'William/Kipling/LONDON', regulation to arch; blued steel hands MOVEMENT: twin chain fusees, six pillars, verge escapement, rack strike on bell, pull quarter repeat on eight bells, fully engraved back plate signed 'William/Kipling/LONDON'
17½ in. (44.5 cm.) high, handle down; 11 in. (28 cm.) wide; 8 in. (20 cm.) wide
WILLIAM KIPLING, LONDON. CIRCA 1730
CASE: ringed handle and floral mounts to inverted bell top, pierced brass side frets, brass mounts to front angles, brass-lined front door, scroll feet DIAL: 6 in. square brass dial with scroll and coronet spandrels to engraved Turkish chapter ring, matted centre with false pendulum, plaque signed 'William/Kipling/LONDON', regulation to arch; blued steel hands MOVEMENT: twin chain fusees, six pillars, verge escapement, rack strike on bell, pull quarter repeat on eight bells, fully engraved back plate signed 'William/Kipling/LONDON'
17½ in. (44.5 cm.) high, handle down; 11 in. (28 cm.) wide; 8 in. (20 cm.) wide
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.
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