Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1750s.
To the sides are twin cast brass handles, whilst the canted corners that flank the front door, are mounted with cast brass and gilded caryatids.
The eight-day movement retains its original verge escapement, striking hours on a bell and repeating at will. The backplate is beautifully engraved, as is the pendulum bob. The dial features "rolling moon" in the arch; engraved & silvered chapter-ring; good cast spandrels and engraved signature in the arched top. There is also "Strike/Silent" activated by a lever at "III".
In full working order and guaranteed for at least two years.
There are a number of makers by the name of Thomas Hill of London, though this is likely to be Thomas Hill of Aldersgate Street (very close to Fleet Street) who worked there from 1760-1784 (see Baillie page 153).
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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A Very Fine 18th Century Bracket Clock
