Regency Pad Top Bracket Clock by Thwaites and Reed

A fine quality Regency period figured mahogany cased pad top bracket clock with double fusee movement by Thwaites & Reed, Clerkenwell, London c.1825. The quality figured mahogany case with gilt brass mounted pad to the swept arch top and decorative carrying handle set to the centre. The door with brass strung canted corners and a brass bezel to the convex glass sat above fish scale brass grills with red silk set behind. Matching brass grills forming sound frets to each side and glazed door to the rear. Sat on a moulded plinth with gilt brass bun feet below. The convex painted dial with Roman numerals and blued steel hands along with the makers name Thwaites & Reed. Double fusee movement with anchor escapement, striking a bell on the hour with repeater mechanism. A short video of this clock striking can be viewed on our YouTube channel - www.youtube.com/@sturmansantiques1428/shorts. Engraved back plate and matching engraving to the pendulum. Superb original condition with a rich patina and original gilt finish to the brass fittings. The movement fully overhauled and working. Thwaites and Reed have a long history of clock making, maintenance and restoration, including 30 years maintaining Big Ben in the UK. More information on Thwaites and Reed can be found on their Wikipedia page. Measures 12" wide x 7" deep x 15.5" high or 17.5" high with handle up.

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