Fine 18th Century Verge Bracket Clock, John Pritchard of London.

Name: Fine 18th Century Verge Bracket Clock, John Pritchard of London.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA635520
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

An exceptional 18th century verge BRACKET CLOCK, by John Pritchard, London in remarkably good original condition.

The ebonised case with its upper carrying handle, features cast ormolu caryatids to the canted corners, and a gilded slip frame to the front door. The 8-day movement retains its original verge escapement with a finely engraved backplate (numbered 518), striking hours on a bell & repeating the hours at will. The fine dial with ornate spandrels, has "Strike/Silent" to the arch and the date above "VI", whilst the centre is finely engraved with a scene and the signature of the maker. 19ins high.

***A beautiful 250-year-old bracket clock in perfect working order.

Physical Dimensions

Height

49cm (19.29")

Width

28cm (11.02")

Depth

19cm (7.48")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA635520

Dealers Internal Reference

Stock Ref: 491/2019/PFK

Dealers Notes

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Description

An exceptional 18th century verge BRACKET CLOCK, by John Pritchard, London in remarkably good original condition.

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The ebonised case with its upper carrying handle, features cast ormolu caryatids to the canted corners, and a gilded slip frame to the front door.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The 8-day movement retains its original verge escapement with a finely engraved backplate (numbered 518), striking hours on a bell & repeating the hours at will. The fine dial with ornate spandrels, has "Strike/Silent" to the arch and the date above "VI", whilst the centre is finely engraved with a scene and the signature of the maker. 19ins high.

A beautiful 250-year-old bracket clock in perfect working order.