Late 18th Century English Bracket Clock
REF: 258774
A well proportioned pad top bracket clock dating to the late 18th century. The pear wood break arch case has a pad top with a brass carrying handle, brass side frets and ogee bracket feet. The well engraved brass dial has a convex enamel centre dial with fine brass hands. Within the arch are two subsidiary dials one for a regulation rise and fall, the other for strike/silent. The movement has a nicely engraved backplate, and is signed by the original retailers, David Samuel, 43, Mansell Street, Goodmans Fields, London. It has an 8 day twin fusee movement that strikes the hours on a bell, and repeats at will with the repeat cord. The case and movement are stamped Robson who was the original maker. A James Robson of Covent Garden is listed in 1785.
This clock was retailed in the early 20th Century by Percy Webster, Author of English Domestic Clocks and others.
- Height 49 cm / 19 1⁄2"
- Width 31 cm / 12 "
- Depth 20 cm / 8"
Category
- Year c 1780
- Country London
- Condition The case has been repolished, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.
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