An ''Equation of Time'' bracket clock by FRODSHAM & BAKER of London and Paris.Clocks of this type are extremely rare and ones by this World renowned company even rarer.It is understood that a clock identical to this (possibly in a different case) was presented to ''Alfred, son of ALBERT & VICTORIA R, on 5th April 1860 in recognition of his confimation''.Frodsham & Baker (Mercers ''Chronommeter Makers of the World) were in business from 1809-1862 and their name is closely associated with supplying clocks to Royalty.Equation of time clocks show the difference between mean time and solar time and the 4 times per year when these coincide. They allow such clocks to be accurately set from a sundial. A French perpetual calendar clock striking the half hours and the hours on a bell. Rack and snail striking with visible Brocot escapement.The matching calendar dial has a year calendar ring marked for the equation of time, moonphase aperture and seperate day of week and day of month dials. The calendar work is geared from the strike barrel.The clock has just been fully serviced by our BHI registered staff and carries our usual 12mth guarantee.A nicely polished mahogany case with ebonised stringing to the front, brass carrying handle and seperate ebonised wall bracket.Dimensions: Height 20'' (52cm) Width 12'' (30cm) Depth 8'' (20cm) Bracket: 14''x10''x8''NEW LOW PRICE!!!!Masons Antiques are specialist suppliers of high quality, guaranteed, antique clocks.