27th Aug, 2022 10:00
The Private Collection of Malcolm Evans of Neath & Navenby: Clocks & Antiques.
An impressive Gothic revival Victorian clock, the silvered circular dial having gilt brass Gothic Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the centre engraved with stylised foliage having nine chimes, the original brass covered weights suspended on pulleys of six crossings, the pendulum having cylindrical rod and bob, an anchor escapement, substantial plates united by heavy turned pillars - striking the hour on a long tubular gong and offering a choice of Westminster or Whittington on a further run of 8 graduated tubes via a lever at 3 o’clock. The impressive case having four turrets to the hood above the long columns embellished with Gothic tracery, the glazed arched door carved with roundels above a carved panel depicting shields and grape and vine motifs, 61cm wide by 43cm deep by 275cm tall
An impressive Gothic revival Victorian clock, the silvered circular dial having gilt brass Gothic Roman numerals and subsidiary seconds dial, the centre engraved with stylised foliage having nine chimes, the original brass covered weights suspended on pulleys of six crossings, the pendulum having cylindrical rod and bob, an anchor escapement, substantial plates united by heavy turned pillars - striking the hour on a long tubular gong and offering a choice of Westminster or Whittington on a further run of 8 graduated tubes via a lever at 3 o’clock. The impressive case having four turrets to the hood above the long columns embellished with Gothic tracery, the glazed arched door carved with roundels above a carved panel depicting shields and grape and vine motifs, 61cm wide by 43cm deep by 275cm tall
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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