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ANTIQUE #SA1182481

Antique Prescot Clock Co Prescot Ships Clock With Chain Fusee Movement

£845    $1,143    €970
DESCRIPTION:
 
This super quality brass cased ships or marine style bulkhead clock which is superb quality having a chain fusee movement and is by the renowned ''PRESCOT CLOCK CO PRESCOT''. This is a super quality heavy piece. The superb enamel dial is nicely set out with Roman Numerals and there is second hand and above ''XII'' there is the lever to regulate the clock. Also over the dial is a lovely piece of thick beveled glass which sets it off beautifully.
 
The history of the PRESCOT CLOCK CO PRESCOT is a direct continuation of the region''s long watchmaking tradition. Following the collapse of the Lancashire Watch Company, the Prescot Clock and Mechanism Co. reportedly produced from 1911. The town was historically a hub for watch and clock making parts and tools, a trade that began around 1600.
 
The movement is lovely and clean and is happily ticking away.
 
Overall a superb quality chain fusee ships / marine clock. The clock is complete with its winding key.
 
DIMENSIO...
Antique SA1182481 shown on this page was made in the Edwardian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
Edwardian
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N Wilson Antiques Clocks
Cheshire
United Kingdom
Tel: 07704 152890
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