Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
The clock has a Brass bezel with flat glass over a white dial. It has black Roman hour numerals and steel hands, with a single winding hole.
Also a substantial good quality brass pendulum and a heavy square brass fusee movement.
It is "signed" on the dial "Mapin & Webb”.
In 1860 the first Mappin & Webb store opened in London at 77/78 Oxford St.
In 1860, John Mappin, the youngest but by now 22 years old, broke away from Mappin Brothers and started his own business Mappin & Company opening the first Mappin store in 1860 at 77-78 Oxford Street, London. John Mappin was joined in the new adventure two years later by his brother-in-law George Webb.
The clock circa 1880. For condition see photographs. In good working order.
Measurements
Total diameter 38cm (15")
Depth 16cm.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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A Chain Fusee 12" Mahogany Dial / Station Clock Signed by the Jewellers “Mapin & Webb” (Oxford Street, London).
