FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
Maker: Walker and Jones - Sydney and London
Date: Circa 1840
The high quality small sized five glass case veneered in beautifully figured rosewood. The sides with the original thick bevelled edged glazed viewing windows. The top with glazed window showing the anchor escapement movement. The original locks to the rear and front glazed doors.
The original gilded dial engraved to the dial corners and engine turned decoration to the dial centre. Roman chapter ring with outer minute track.
The fully restored high quality chain driven single fusee movement of eight day duration, united by four knopped pillars, with the original anchor escapement. Signed to the back plate Walker and Jones Sydney and London numbered 871. Brass bob pendulum, with London style rating adjustment and screwed pendulum restraint.
Finely fretted blued steel hands.
A very fine and original clock restored to the highest level.
All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.
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FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Small Rosewood Mantel Clock by Walker & Jones of Sydney & London C.1840
