Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
The 8-day movement, with its finely engraved backplate, strikes hours on a bell, repeating at will and it retains its original verge escapement. The dial is lovely, with "Strike/Silent" in the arch; date aperture; mock pendulum and original blued steel hands. 15.5ins (39cms) high (exc handle).
Stephen Rimbault 7, Great. St. Alfred Street, London 1760-1781.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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