Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
To the sides are twin silk-backed ormolu panels cast with cherubs whilst the front door features similar ormolu spandrels.
The 8-day movement, with its engraved backplate retains its original verge escapement striking and repeating hours on a bell, whilst the good dial has Strike/Silent control in the arch and a third gilded hand, to automatically show the date. This date is engraved to the inside of the silvered chapter-ring. Signed: John Taylor to the cartouche below "XIII". 18ins high.
John Taylor worked at 41, Upper Moorfields, London from 1784 until 1788
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.
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Good 18th Century Mahogany "Verge" Bracket Clock
