JEREMIAS PFAFF, AUGSBURG: A 17th Century rosewood and tortoi...

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5007 - JEREMIAS PFAFF, AUGSBURG: A 17th Century rosewood and tortoiseshell striking table clock, the bird f...

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£2,000 - £3,000

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JEREMIAS PFAFF, AUGSBURG: A 17th Century rosewood and tortoiseshell striking table clock, the bird finial upon a silver mounted scrolled cornice over an architectural form case, central silvered Roman numerated circular dial with pierced and engraved flowers, single pierced brass hand and front verge pendulum, upon a gilt metal mask, single front drawer, raised upon feet (one detached). Back of case with brass hinged door accommodating the bell opening to reveal the backplate with signature, highly decorative pierced brass hammer, numbered countwheel and ratchet works, label verso, ivory inlay to chequered sections, standing 44cm high x 26cm wide x 11.5cm deep. IVORY REFERENCE CODE 7AN8SK9J. Jeremias Pfaff was a notable clockmaker from Augsburg, Germany, active during the late 17th century. His work is recognised for its craftsmanship and complexity. A notable creation of his is an automaton table clock featuring a lion, highlighting the intricate design and mechanical sophistication characteristic of that era.

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+ Calendar 2025-03-04 10:00:00 2025-03-04 23:59:59 Europe/London Clocks & Watches Through the Ages The emergence of a single owner collection of timepieces always promises to be exciting. When the collection has been curated by a number of generations, dating back to the early 20th Century, it makes it unique. The collection began with Henry Potter Stevens, a prominent chemist who published several academic books on rubber. His work allowed him to travel world-wide extensively and a natural 'curator-minded' instinct for quality, craftsmanship and importance led to him collecting a multitude of objects, many of which were included in a Sotheby's sale in 1966 following his death. He was also a well-regarded painter exhibiting at Royal Academy, Grosvenor, Redfern and Colnaghi. His son, Humfrey would accompany his father to auctions and thus the tradition of collecting was handed down. Their expertise, knowledge and dedication mean that each lot has been prodigiously sourced over a period of hundred years, from around the world. TW Gaze are delighted to be bestowed the honour of selling this unique collection that spans four hundred years. Included within the 280 lots, this significant collection of historical timepieces features works by some of the most important makers in English horology including Thomas Tompion, Daniel Quare, John Ellicott and Thomas Earnshaw. Their entry onto the open market is accompanied by an illustrated catalogue. Here we acknowledge, with thanks, the assistance of our consultant specialist, Ollie Allen of S. Michlmayr & Co. Ltd., Norwich. The rarity of some of the examples and the overall importance of this as a single-owner collection has already impressed highly respected horologists. Therefore, we encourage you to take every opportunity to inspect and assess the collection in person, whether you are a qualified specialist or a reverential collector. Our scope and ability to answer questions to your specific satisfaction is limited by dint of the very individuality and quality of every piece. Please be aware that each lot is presented as found, having been hidden in unassuming storage conditions for many years, just as the collector left them. Replacement elements are possible given the age of lots within the collection. They are untested and therefore the capabilities of the workings are unknown. Sale contact: Ed Taxil-Webber, Associate Director Specialist Consultant: Oliver Allen of Michlmayr Clock & Watchmakers, Norwich Press contact: Elizabeth Talbot, Director TW Gaze TW Gaze [email protected]

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4th Mar 25 at 10am GMT