A Fine William IV Walnut Bracket Clock by Payne & Co

19th century

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Description

A fine William IV bracket clock in a burr walnut case by (William) Payne & Co of 163 New Bond Street, London, the waisted case with a shaped arched top over a circular cast gilt bronze bezel with lightly convex glass, with a silvered dial having Roman numerals and black steel hands with club or heart shaped ends and engraved with the maker’s name, on a serpentine plinth base raised on cast gilt bronze feet. To the back a shaped glazed door the eight day two train fusée movement striking the hours and half hours on a coiled gong, the backplate similarly engraved. Pendulum and crank winding key and keys to front and back doors. English circa 1835.

Condition: Excellent, the gilding original, the case has a minor crack to each side, and the clock has been fully serviced and is in full working condition.

The maker: William Payne was first recorded at 62 South Molton Street in 1816, and moved to 163 New Bond Street by 1825. The company remained there until the 20th century.

Physical Dimensions

Height

36cm (14.17")

Width

29cm (11.42")

Depth

19cm (7.48")

Declaration

Chequers Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA644264

Description

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To the back a shaped glazed door the eight day two train fusée movement striking the hours and half hours on a coiled gong, the backplate similarly engraved.

Chequers Antiques

Pendulum and crank winding key and keys to front and back doors. English circa 1835.

fig 1. A fine William IV walnut bracket clock by Payne & Co — fig 1. A Fine William IV Walnut Bracket Clock by Payne & Co

Condition: Excellent, the gilding original, the case has a minor crack to each side, and the clock has been fully serviced and is in full working condition.

The maker: William Payne was first recorded at 62 South Molton Street in 1816, and moved to 163 New Bond Street by 1825. The company remained there until the 20th century.