A fine early carriage clock with an enamelled dial showing Roman numerals and the makers name E.Dent. Striking the hours and the half hours on a tuned bell and housed in a superb gilt ''one piece'' case with hinged rear glazed door. The original lever escapement is the earlier type but with a Bi-metallic balance wheel and balance screws. Edward Dent made the ships chronometer which accompanied Charles Darwin on the H.M.S Beagle in 1831 and of course built the great clock of Westminster (or ''Big Ben'' as it''s known).This clock was produced in his Paris workshops in the 1840''s -50''s. A lovely little clock which will be ready soon...As seen on T.V. Salvage Hunters - The Restorers ! Please remember we are closed Sundays and Mondays, open every other day from 9am until 5pm . If we have not responded to an email, we may not have received it...please call or whatsapp us as well. It's About Time www.theclockandwatchshop.co.ukMembers of the British Horological Instit...