British & Continental | March 25, 2026
Wed, Mar 25, 2026 10:00AM EDT
Lot 230
William Allam George II Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Sold for
$5,500
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
London, mid 18th century, eight day five pillar movement, dial with recessed seconds ring, strike/silent sub dial, and date aperture; the japanned low waited case with chinoiserie motif, two weights, pendulum, and winder included; 86 x 20-1/2 x 10 in.
Provenance: Per consignor notes Downshire House Gallery (with assessment); Property from a Private Collection, Vero Beach, Florida
Note: William Allam (Active 1743-1785) is a notable maker of the Clockmaker's Company. He has time pieces in the Guildhall Collection and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.
Available payment options
Purchased items will be available for pick up or shipping from our Asheville, North Carolina auction facility within ten business days of the auction, or will be assessed a storage fee of $5.00 per day, per item. Purchaser agrees that packing and shipping is done at the purchaser's risk and that the purchaser will pay in advance all packing expenses, materials, carrier fees and insurance charges. At our discretion, items will either be packed by an agent such as a packaging store or Brunk Auctions. Please allow two weeks for shipping after payment is received. Shipment of large items is the responsibility of the purchaser. We are happy to provide names of carriers and shippers if a purchaser so requests. Brunk Auctions will have no liability for any loss or damage to shipped items.
Per consignor notes Downshire House Gallery (with assessment); Property from a Private Collection, Vero Beach, Florida
has not been tested, dial and case associated, dial with loss to silvering, case with restoration to surface, numerous later holes to case back panel, later blocking to base
Note - Brunk Auctions makes every effort to offer accurate and thorough information, but encourages prospective bidders to inspect items in person whenever possible. Condition statements are provided as a courtesy for general guidance and should not be considered complete or definitive. They do not represent a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions. Certain condition issues may not be specifically noted in the report but may be visible in the accompanying photographs, which are considered part of the overall condition report. Please refer to our Terms of Sale for complete information and contact us for additional photos or information as needed.
