A fine quality ebonised bracket clock c.1890

Maker: London made.
Date: Circa 1890
Height: 17" handle up, 15" handle down
Width: 11" Widest point at feet
Depth: 9" Greatest depth at feet
Price: Sold

Overview

A fine quality ebonised bracket clock, London made with the original anchor escapement.

Case

The brass bound breakarch case with silk lined cast brass fishscale frets to the sides and rear with glazed viewing window, original gilded brass ogee feet and handle.

Dial

The arched brass dial with finely engraved dial centre, silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with silvered strike silent to the arch. Finely cast original mecurial gilt spandrels to the corners.

Movement

The high quality twin fusee movement of eight day duration, with anchor escapement and striking the hours and half hour on a single bell, with strike silent facility.