George II Ebonised Bracket Clock (London, C. 1740)

18th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A good example of a London made mid 18th Century bracket clock. It has an inverted bell top case, with a brass carrying handle, corner silk backed door frets, canted corners and glass side windows. The dial has a strike silent feature within the arch, a mock bob pendulum, a date window and an engraved name plate signed by the maker, Marmaduke Storr of London. It has an hour bell striking, twin fusee, 5 pillar movement with an engraved backplate and a pull hour repeat.

The maker, Marmaduke Storr, is listed as apprenticed in 1728, and died in 1750. He was from York as were his family who were also clockmakers in York..

Current Condition

The case has been refinished at some stage, but not recently, the dial has been restored, the movement has been serviced in our own workshops and s guaranteed for 12 months. The original verge escapement has been converted to an anchor in the 19th Century. If you would like a 360 video clip of his clock when striking please email us.

Dimensions

28.00cm wide 50.00cm high 18.00cm deep (11.02 inches wide 19.69 inches high 7.09 inches deep)

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA353496

Dealers Notes

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Description

A good example of a London made mid 18th Century bracket clock.

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It has an inverted bell top case, with a brass carrying handle, corner silk backed door frets, canted corners and glass side windows.

Worboys Antiques

The dial has a strike silent feature within the arch, a mock bob pendulum, a date window and an engraved name plate signed by the maker, Marmaduke Storr of London. It has an hour bell striking, twin fusee, 5 pillar movement with an engraved backplate and a pull hour repeat.

fig 1. George II Ebonised Bracket Clock (London, c. 1740) — fig 1. George II Ebonised Bracket Clock (London, C. 1740)

The maker, Marmaduke Storr, is listed as apprenticed in 1728, and died in 1750. He was from York as were his family who were also clockmakers in York..

Current Condition

The case has been refinished at some stage, but not recently, the dial has been restored, the movement has been serviced in our own workshops and s guaranteed for 12 months. The original verge escapement has been converted to an anchor in the 19th Century. If you would like a 360 video clip of his clock when striking please email us.

Dimensions

28.00cm wide 50.00cm high 18.00cm deep (11.02 inches wide 19.69 inches high 7.09 inches deep)

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA353496

About the Dealer

Worboys Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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