A rare, provincially made triple fusee bracket clock striking the hours on a bell, and the quarters on a nest of six bells. At each quarter, a peal runs down the bells, once on the quarter, twice on the half hour, and so on. 8-day, original verge escapement, with strike/silent on a string on either side of the case, allowing for operation without opening the case door.7” finely matted brass dial with silvered chapter ring signed John Witherston of Hereford. Crown spandrels, a mock pendulum, and a square calendar box above the 6 o’clock position.Ebonised case, slightly smaller than standard, with finely cast handle, finials and feet. Glazed side windows, with cast brass, silk-backed sound frets just above the windows. Glazed rear door.John Witherston is listed as working from 1700 to 1734.Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.Height: 15 ½” or 38.5 cm (Handle up)CIRCA. 1710-20Provenance: Private collection, UK Would you like to view this clock in your...