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John Ebsworth (b. England , d. 1699)

A fine William III ebonised bracket clock with chimes, square gilt brass dial with corner ornaments, chapter ring with Roman numerals, the movement with date disposal and repeat function. The back of the movement signed John Ebsworth, Londini Fecit. England c. 1690. H. 35.

John Ebsworth was apprenticed in February 1657 to Richard Ames and made a Freeman in April 1665. He was Master of the Clockmakers' Company in 1697 and died in 1699.

Condition

We do not guarantee for the functionality. Condition report on request.

Auction

Varia, furniture and carpets, 27 February 2013

Category
Estimate

40,000–60,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

65,000 DKK