Clockwise has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The movement is covered by my three year guarantee and is one of many ships clocks I have for sale.
Sharman D Neill gained a Royal Warrant during his life and owned one of the grandest businesses in Belfast. He was a famous jeweller and owned a retail business active from 1884 at Donegall Place, Belfast and at Edgware Rd, London from 1852 until c. 1880.
The 1897 census lists Sharman D. Neill as a jeweller and silversmith, watch and clock manufacturer, Turret Clocks a speciality. By appointment to HRH the Prince of Wales. 12, Donegall Place Res: Rowandean, Marlborough Park.
The 1902 directory contains the following insertion
Sharman D. Neill, watch and clock manufacturer, 12, Donegall Place. By appointment to His Majesty the King.
Res: Martello Terrace, Holywood.
Sharman D Neill’s shop doors were plate glass, and incorporated a time-piece as an integral part of the 'push' plates, on the doors.
He was also renowned as the manufacturer of most of the badges for the Ulster Volunteer Force from 1912 until 1914.
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Clockwise has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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