George II Chinoiserie Long-Case Clock by Thomas Rayment, London
A George II chinoiserie decorated Long-Case clock, the dial signed Thomas Rayment, London, mid 18th century, eight day movement with bell strike. Oak-cased, the glazed hood of arched architectural design enclosing the brass Roman numeral dial with sanded centre and applied decorative spandrels, the trunk of typical form with an arched and moulded door and tall plinth base, the case black-japanned throughout, the door of the trunk decorated in raised lacquer with a Chinese style scene of figures in a palatial garden setting of buildings and descending flights of steps, an elephant with rider below. 87.01 in. high, 20.08 in. wide, 11.02 in. deep
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- Spandrel - An architectural term that in horology refers to the triangular ornamental decoration in the corners of of the dial plate. The spandrels are usually of cast brass and may be additonally chased and engraved. On painted dial clocks the spandrels are also usually painted.
- George Ii - George II (1683 - 1760) was King of Great Britain and Ireland from 1727 until his death in 1760.
- Chinoiserie - Furniture and decorative items decorated in imitation of a Western interpretation of the Chinese style. The Chinoiserie style first became popular in the late 17th century, though there were frequent revivals, notably by Chippendale (hence 'Chinese Chippendale') during the Regency period, and the Anglo-Japanese style in the second half of the 19th century.
The ubiquitous 'willow pattern' is the most common 'Chinese' theme used in porcelain, while on furniture the Chinoiserie style usually has black or red painted and lacquered decoration, though the hallmark of the furniture style is the use of fretwork in geometrical patterns, pagodas and other decorative forms.
Japonaiseries, as the name implies, are motifs in imitation of the Japanese taste.
See also "Chinese Chippendale". - Hood - In longcase clocks, the hood is the wooden case that surrounds the works and dial, and includes the glass front, which is usually hinged, so the door can be opened to wind the clock or adjust the time. In 18th and 19th century longcase clocks the hood usually slides forward for removal, allowing access to the works.
- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
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