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MAHOGANY BRACKET
CLOCK
A fine architectural case with Gothic inspiration, the
front with flame mahogany panel within a brass frame,
the sides have silk backed brass sound frets and brass
carrying rings with floral sheath motifs. There is a
brass
bezel with lock and convex glass and a locking glazed
back door. There are pyramidic side finials and carved
trim on the roof with a carved acorn top finial.
The 7" painted dial has Roman numerals and is signed
Newsom Tottenham. There are blue steel moon hands.
The 8 day double fusee movement has anchor escapement and rack strike with star wheel sounding the hours
on a bell with a repeat pull under.
The plates have cut out shoulders and five pillars. The
back plate is nicely engraved Newsom Tottenham.
He is recorded as working in London circa 1800.
Stock No:
CA 630 Price: £2750 |