A rare English miniature lantern clock made for the Turkish market by Marwick Markham, circa 1740

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A rare English miniature lantern clock made for the Turkish market by Marwick Markham, circa 1740
Measurements
Height: 17 cm, Width: 6 cm, Depth: 9 cm
Reference
TOEA100725
Colors
Gold, Beige, Brown, Gray, White, Black
Categories
Decorative Arts Clocks Lantern Clocks
Materials
Bronze Bronze Silver
Styles
Rustic Space Age Empire
Periods
18th Century Antique 1740
Origins
United Kingdom
Condition Note
good
Origin and period
English
Description

This clock was clearly made for export to what we today refer to as the 'Turkish Market', which was then the old Ottoman Empire and included much of the Middle East. Probably  this clock made to order for an important person.The numerals on the chapter ring are derived from classical Arabic. The Ottoman symbols of the crescent and star can be seen on the finials and the dial. Certain makers seem to have had good contacts with the Ottoman Empire and probably the Turkish Market was monopolised by a handful of London makers, including 'Markwick Markham'. 

 

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