George II Eight Bell Bracket Clock

18th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

An imposing Mid 18th Century bracket clock dating to around 1740. It has an ebony veneered case, with a traditional inverted caddy top with a substantial brass carrying handle and four brass corner finials. The arch brass dial has an engraved silvered chapter ring, subsidiary strike silent and rise and fall dials and above the makers signature, John Berry London. The triple fusee movement sounds the 1/4's on 8 bells and additionally the hours on a single bell. The back plate is engraved and signed.

John Berry is listed as a clock maker working 1728-54.

This clock, as with many, was converted in the 19th Century from a verge escapement to an anchor escapement to provide more reliable timekeeping. The pull repeat was also changed to chime the 1/4's by adding a third fusee which is chain driven.

The case and dial are in excellent condition, the movement has recently been serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months and comes complete with a key and instructions. If you would like a video clip of the clock chiming please email us.

Physical Dimensions

Height

50cm (19.69")

Width

26cm (10.24")

Depth

17.5cm (6.89")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA658613

Dealers Notes

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Description

An imposing Mid 18th Century bracket clock dating to around 1740.

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It has an ebony veneered case, with a traditional inverted caddy top with a substantial brass carrying handle and four brass corner finials.

Worboys Antiques

The arch brass dial has an engraved silvered chapter ring, subsidiary strike silent and rise and fall dials and above the makers signature, John Berry London. The triple fusee movement sounds the 1/4's on 8 bells and additionally the hours on a single bell. The back plate is engraved and signed.

fig 1. George II Eight Bell Bracket Clock

John Berry is listed as a clock maker working 1728-54.

This clock, as with many, was converted in the 19th Century from a verge escapement to an anchor escapement to provide more reliable timekeeping. The pull repeat was also changed to chime the 1/4's by adding a third fusee which is chain driven.

fig 2. George II Eight Bell Bracket Clock

The case and dial are in excellent condition, the movement has recently been serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months and comes complete with a key and instructions. If you would like a video clip of the clock chiming please email us.