Mid-19th century library clock Signed Payne, London for the highly regarded maker William Payne, sold for £7600 at Holloway’s.
Signed Payne, London for the highly regarded maker William Payne (1811-75) of Bond Street, it was offered at Holloway’s (20% buyer’s premium) in Banbury on October 30.
The rosewood-case measuring 10½in (27cm) high with handle up, enclosed a twin fuseé movement striking on a gong. Against a £1000-1500 estimate, the clock sold at £7600.
