Rare London Verge Bell Top Bracket Clock - Double Fusee Verge Clock By William Strong London
Incredible Clock
Wonderful size and carvings
The case benefits rich ebony case
Fine patina and colour
Glass panels sides and back door
Fantastic English maker
Strike silent feature
Striking movement
8-Day double fusee movement
Circa 1796
English made
Working order
Door key, winding key and pendulum
Original Verge Escapement
Recently serviced
Measures on its bracket 58cm high with handle up by 32cm wide & 20cm deep dial is 20cm in diameter
English ebony double fusee bracket clock, the 8'' brass arched dial signed William Strong, London on a silvered arched plate to the matted center with false bob pendulum and calendar apertures enclosed by a silvered chapter ring, with strike/silent dial to the arch, with foliate engraved movement back plate, within a stepped case surmounted by a caddy top with four ormolu pineapple finials and carrying handle, 22.5'' high
**This clock was featured in the September 2020 Clocks magazine in an interesting article written by Brian Loomes, which attempted to establish more about the maker and date of the clock.
Great condition for age, showing signs of age please view the many photos make sure happy. The general condition appears reasonable, please see images for guidance
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Internal Reference: 1192
Antique Number: SA1056956
Dateline of this antique is 18th Century
Height is 58cm (22.8inches)
Width is 32cm (12.6inches)
Depth is 20cm (7.9inches)
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