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GEORGE III
BRACKET CLOCK
by Handley & Moore
A very fine mahogany case of Lancet shape with a
delicately patterned brass overlay on the front and a
brass band round the base. The locking brass bezel is
fitted with convex glass. The sides have brass lancet
shaped sound grilles with silk backing and the carrying
handles are brass lions masque design. The glazed and
locking back door is also of lancet shape. The clock
stands on ball feet of solid brass. The 6.5” convex
painted dial has Roman numerals and polished brass spade
hands. The 8 day double fusee movement has lancet shape
plates and five turned pillars, the back plate has an
engraved border and features a strike (S) no strike (N)
lever. the front plate has the Handley and Moore logo
with crown. The movement has an anchor escapement and
rack strike with star wheel sounding the hours on a
gentle bell. The pendulum bob also has an engraved
border and there is a pendulum holdfast device. Handley
& Moore were highly respected makers who worked in
London 1802 – 1824. Height 40cms. Width 24 cms. Depth
15cms.
Stock No:
CA724 Price: £3950 |
