Mahogany Bracket Clock by Thomas Andrews of Dover

18th century

Sold by Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

Description

A Georgian mahogany bracket clock by Thomas Andrews of Dover, dating to the late 18th century. This fine eight-day timepiece features a double fusee movement striking the hours on a bell. The arched silvered dial, measuring 17.5cm, is engraved with Roman numerals, Arabic outer seconds, and a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, and a strike/silent selector. The dial is signed Andrews, Dover in flowing script. The case is richly figured mahogany with a moulded arched top, brass carrying handle, and cast-brass mounts to the front door. Side panels feature brass fish-scale frets, while the rear door is fitted with a pierced sound fret. The clock stands on brass bracket feet and retains its pendulum and key.

Physical Dimensions

Height

52cm (20.47")

Width

28cm (11.02")

Depth

18cm (7.09")

Declaration

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1172118

Dealers Internal Reference

SAI3945

Dealers Notes

All measurements are done to the widest point .

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Description

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5cm, is engraved with Roman numerals, Arabic outer seconds, and a matted centre with subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture, and a strike/silent selector.

Sinclairs Antiques and Interiors

The dial is signed Andrews, Dover in flowing script. The case is richly figured mahogany with a moulded arched top, brass carrying handle, and cast-brass mounts to the front door. Side panels feature brass fish-scale frets, while the rear door is fitted with a pierced sound fret. The clock stands on brass bracket feet and retains its pendulum and key.