27th Aug, 2022 10:00
The Private Collection of Malcolm Evans of Neath & Navenby: Clocks & Antiques.
A Victorian Barraud and Lunds Belge Noir Marble mantle clock, with single chain fusee movement, the signed gilt brass dial with Roman numerals to chapter ring with minute track, and fish scale, engine turned centre, the backplate with Barraud & Lunds, Cornhill, London, with hinged glass front, and back, the case modelled as an ancient Egyptian temple with stylised baluster half columns engraved with scarab beetles and faux hieroglyphs to capitals and parading figures in ceremonial dress to shafts, with sides leaning towards the cornice below carved sphynx, on a stepped, graduated base, 40 by 17.5 by 46cm, (missing pendulum).
Sold for £300
A Victorian Barraud and Lunds Belge Noir Marble mantle clock, with single chain fusee movement, the signed gilt brass dial with Roman numerals to chapter ring with minute track, and fish scale, engine turned centre, the backplate with Barraud & Lunds, Cornhill, London, with hinged glass front, and back, the case modelled as an ancient Egyptian temple with stylised baluster half columns engraved with scarab beetles and faux hieroglyphs to capitals and parading figures in ceremonial dress to shafts, with sides leaning towards the cornice below carved sphynx, on a stepped, graduated base, 40 by 17.5 by 46cm, (missing pendulum).
Auction: The Private Collection of Malcolm Evans of Neath & Navenby: Clocks & Antiques., 27th Aug, 2022
Malcolm Evans, Clock Collector, The History
Malcolm grew up in a miner’s cottage in Skewen, South Wales and studied for his A Levels by candlelight as his childhood home had no electricity. This deprivation lead to a contrary spirit of generosity as an adult and he loved his British Horological Society pals and sharing his knowledge and skills. His education at Neath Grammar School gave him a passion for science and subsequent medical training at Bristol University lead him to a career in surgery. This lead him to fixing precious things in his spare time and he was a keen horologist for the last 45 years of his life. He amassed a wonderful collection of clocks, watches, tools and antiques and a huge collection of books associated with his passion. Whilst the taste was eclectic and rarely based on the fashionable he purchased many beautiful items from Bonds Barn, Hemswell and auctions and brought many of them back to life using traditional materials and methods.
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