SOLD. William Tomkins (Tompkins) London: A pair of George III mahogany longcase clock and barometer. England, second half of the 18th century. – Bruun Rasmussen Auctioneers of Fine Art
William Tomkins (Tompkins) London
A pair of rare mahogany George III twin longcase clock and barometer, each with pagoda top and inlaid with marquetry of light wood in the shape of putti, festoons, rosettes, fans and ornaments, arched gilt brass dials with openwork corner ornaments, silvered chapter rings and plaquettes and openwork hands, the clock with minute and calendar disposal. Both signed 'Will.m Tomkins, London'. England, second half of the 18th century. H. 238 cm. W. 52 cm. D. 25 cm. (2)
William Tomkins (Tompkins) was a freeman of The Clockmakers Company from 1762–1775.
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Condition report on request. Pendulum, weights and key is enclosed. No guarantee of the function of the clock work.
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William Tomkins (Tompkins) London
A pair of rare mahogany George III twin longcase clock and barometer, each with pagoda top and inlaid with marquetry of light wood in the shape of putti, festoons, rosettes, fans and ornaments, arched gilt brass dials with openwork corner ornaments, silvered chapter rings and plaquettes and openwork hands, the clock with minute and calendar disposal. Both signed 'Will.m Tomkins, London'. England, second half of the 18th century. H. 238 cm. W. 52 cm. D. 25 cm. (2)
William Tomkins (Tompkins) was a freeman of The Clockmakers Company from 1762–1775.
Condition Report:
Condition report on request. Pendulum, weights and key is enclosed. No guarantee of the function of the clock work.