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Daniel Quare, London
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 GBP
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Description
- A FINE SILVER TWO-TRAIN ALARM VERGE WATCHCIRCA 1685, NO. 568
- Silver
- diameter 48 mm
• Movement: gilded full plate, verge escapement, decoratively pierced and engraved floral balance cock, worm and wheel setup, fusee and chain, three tulip and two vase shaped pillars, alarm sounding on a bell to the inside case back • signed Daniel Quare, London 568
• Dial: silver champlevé dial, Roman numerals, with quarter hour divisions beneath, hours indicated by pointer fixed to central disc, alarm set by central hand against the Arabic
numerals
• Case: silver case with symmetrically arranged decoration on a matte ground, centred with an eagle upon a pedestal, vase of flowers above, heads of an angel and two dolphins below, the pierced band decoratively engraved with flowers and foliage, two dogs’ heads beneath pendant, lacking outer case
• Dial: silver champlevé dial, Roman numerals, with quarter hour divisions beneath, hours indicated by pointer fixed to central disc, alarm set by central hand against the Arabic
numerals
• Case: silver case with symmetrically arranged decoration on a matte ground, centred with an eagle upon a pedestal, vase of flowers above, heads of an angel and two dolphins below, the pierced band decoratively engraved with flowers and foliage, two dogs’ heads beneath pendant, lacking outer case
Provenance
H. Marryat Collection, London
Antiquorum, The Art of British Horology, October 1995, lot 16
Antiquorum, The Art of British Horology, October 1995, lot 16
Literature
Terence Camerer Cuss, The English Watch 1585-1970, 2009, p. 118, pl. 55
H. Marryat, Henlein to Tompion, 1938, pp. 60-62, fig. G4
H. Marryat, Henlein to Tompion, 1938, pp. 60-62, fig. G4
Condition
Movement running at time of cataloguing and alarm striking loud and clear. Dial with lights scuffs and scratches. Decoration to case is in attractive condition, some slight depressions to the band.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. All dimensions in catalogue descriptions are approximate. Condition reports may not specify mechanical replacements or imperfections to the movement, case, dial, pendulum, separate base(s) or dome. Watches in water-resistant cases have been opened to examine movements but no warranties are made that the watches are currently water-resistant. Please note that we do not guarantee the authenticity of any individual component parts, such as wheels, hands, crowns, crystals, screws, bracelets and leather bands, since subsequent repairs and restoration work may have resulted in the replacement of original parts. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue. In particular, please note it is the purchaser's responsibility to comply with any applicable import and export matters, particularly in relation to lots incorporating materials from endangered species.NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
**Please be advised that bands made of materials derived from endangered or otherwise protected species (i.e. alligator and crocodile) are not sold with the watches and are for display purposes only. We reserve the right to remove these bands prior to shipping."
Catalogue Note
Formerly in the Marryat Collection, this fine alarm watch dates to circa 1685. The case is wonderfully decorated with tight, symmetrically arranged decoration, the design would
have been taken from a contemporary Renaissance-inspired published source. When Marryat wrote his book Henlein to Tompion, the watch was shown in a much later outer repoussé case, the original outer case may have been of silver decorated turtle shell.
Daniel Quare (c.1647/8-1724) was born in Somerset. A highly esteemed watchmaker, Quare was admitted to the Clockmakers’ Company in 1671, later becoming Master in 1708. An important horological innovator, Quare invented a type of repeating mechanism around 1680. As a Quaker, Quare was unable to be appointed Royal Clockmaker, however, as Cedric Jagger notes in his book Royal Clocks, Quare “was given free access via the Back Stairs.” Indeed, Quare was well connected both at home and abroad, a fact borne out by the impressive wedding guest lists of his daughters Anne
and Elizabeth, which boasted noble families and envoys from around Europe. In 1718 Quare went into partnership with Stephen Horseman, after which their work was signed ‘Quare & Horseman’. Daniel Quare is buried at the Quakers’ cemetery at Bunhill Fields, Finsbury.
have been taken from a contemporary Renaissance-inspired published source. When Marryat wrote his book Henlein to Tompion, the watch was shown in a much later outer repoussé case, the original outer case may have been of silver decorated turtle shell.
Daniel Quare (c.1647/8-1724) was born in Somerset. A highly esteemed watchmaker, Quare was admitted to the Clockmakers’ Company in 1671, later becoming Master in 1708. An important horological innovator, Quare invented a type of repeating mechanism around 1680. As a Quaker, Quare was unable to be appointed Royal Clockmaker, however, as Cedric Jagger notes in his book Royal Clocks, Quare “was given free access via the Back Stairs.” Indeed, Quare was well connected both at home and abroad, a fact borne out by the impressive wedding guest lists of his daughters Anne
and Elizabeth, which boasted noble families and envoys from around Europe. In 1718 Quare went into partnership with Stephen Horseman, after which their work was signed ‘Quare & Horseman’. Daniel Quare is buried at the Quakers’ cemetery at Bunhill Fields, Finsbury.