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A Fine Quality Bell Top Georgian Bracket by Richard Grove of London C.1770.

Name: A Fine Quality Bell Top Georgian Bracket by Richard Grove of London C.1770.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1159772
Price: 5950 GBP
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Description

A high quality George III 8 day mahogany bracket clock of beautiful colour and patination, by Richard Grove of London, in excellent original condition with the original verge escapement.

The classic style Geo III period mahogany bell top case standing on brass ogee feet with four cast brass pineapple finials and a single facetted brass carrying handle to the bell top. Glazed movement viewing windows to the case sides and opening front and rear glazed doors with the original locks.

The beautiful seven-inch brass dial with silvered and engraved chapter ring, matted centre with a recessed silvered signature plate signed Rich Grove London, with a recessed date aperture above the VI and subsidiary dial to the the arch for the strike/silent.

The high quality fully restored, twin fusee movement of eight day duration, united by five knopped pillars, with the original verge escapement and striking the hours on a single bell, with strike silent facility.

The movement backplate beautifully engraved with floral swags and chinoiserie decoration.

The original finely wrought blued steel hands.

An elegant, well proportioned original clock of excellent colour and patination, with the original verge escapement.

Richard Grove 1749 - 1820, 93 Wood Street 1770 - 1813.

All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.

Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.

Please contact us for further details and delivery information.

Physical Dimensions

Height

47cm (18.50")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this Georgian Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1159772

Dealers Internal Reference

Grove

Description

A high quality George III 8 day mahogany bracket clock of beautiful colour and patination, by Richard Grove of London, in excellent original condition with the original verge escapement.

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The classic style Geo III period mahogany bell top case standing on brass ogee feet with four cast brass pineapple finials and a single facetted brass carrying handle to the bell top.

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Glazed movement viewing windows to the case sides and opening front and rear glazed doors with the original locks.

fig 1. A dark wood Georgian bracket clock with a brass carrying handle, elaborate spandrels, and a silvered chapter ring. — fig 1. A Fine Quality Bell Top Georgian Bracket by Richard Grove of London C.1770.

The beautiful seven-inch brass dial with silvered and engraved chapter ring, matted centre with a recessed silvered signature plate signed Rich Grove London, with a recessed date aperture above the VI and subsidiary dial to the the arch for the strike/silent.

fig 2. A dark wood Georgian bracket clock with a brass carrying handle, elaborate spandrels, and a silvered chapter ring. — fig 2. A Fine Quality Bell Top Georgian Bracket by Richard Grove of London C.1770.

The high quality fully restored, twin fusee movement of eight day duration, united by five knopped pillars, with the original verge escapement and striking the hours on a single bell, with strike silent facility.

fig 3. A dark wood Georgian bracket clock with a brass carrying handle, elaborate spandrels, and a silvered chapter ring. — fig 3. A Fine Quality Bell Top Georgian Bracket by Richard Grove of London C.1770.

The movement backplate beautifully engraved with floral swags and chinoiserie decoration.

The original finely wrought blued steel hands.

An elegant, well proportioned original clock of excellent colour and patination, with the original verge escapement.

fig 4. A dark wood Georgian bracket clock with a brass carrying handle, elaborate spandrels, and a silvered chapter ring. — fig 4. A Fine Quality Bell Top Georgian Bracket by Richard Grove of London C.1770.

Richard Grove 1749 - 1820, 93 Wood Street 1770 - 1813.

All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.

Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.

Please contact us for further details and delivery information.

Physical Dimensions

Height

47cm (18.50")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Date of Manufacture

FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this Georgian Bracket Clock to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1159772

Dealers Internal Ref

Grove

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Georgian bracket clocks originated during the 18th century, spanning the reigns of Kings George I through George IV, and were primarily designed to sit on brackets or tabletops in wealthy households.

These timepieces typically feature a solid timber case, frequently mahogany or ebonised wood, housing complex brass spring-driven mechanical movements with intricate engraved dial plates.

Authenticity is assessed through the quality of the hand-engraved backplate, the patination of the timber case, original fire-gilt brass mounts, and the makers signature inscribed on the dial.

Keep the timepiece away from direct sunlight and fluctuating humidity, avoid over-winding the mechanical movement, and have it professionally serviced by a horologist every few years.

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