Fine 19th Cent 3 Train Musical Bracket Clock

19th century

Sold by Cross Antiques

Description

Superb quality and impressive 19th Cent bracket clock by Holmes and Son, Holborn Hill, London. This is thought to be Matthew S Holmes and Son who is listed as working there in 1844. It has a 3 train movement chiming the quarters on a carillon of 8 bells and the hours on a coiled steel gong.

The case is veneered in rosewood and has nice quality lacquered brass mounts and inlay. It stands on brass ball feet and has a pineapple finial to the top. To the sides are brass fretted panels lined in red silk.

The 3 train chain fusee movement has a convex painted dial with very fine steel “heart” hands

The case is in excellent condition, as is the movement that has been full serviced.

The maximum dimensions are:

56cm (22”) high

32cm (12.5”) wide

20cm (8”) deep

If purchased at the full listed price the clock will be sold with a 12 month guarantee (based on the clock being returned to Watlington in the event of a problem)

Free local delivery (100mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost.

Physical Dimensions

Height

56cm (22.05")

Width

32cm (12.60")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA665401

Description

Superb quality and impressive 19th Cent bracket clock by Holmes and Son, Holborn Hill, London. This is thought to be Matthew S Holmes and Son who is listed as working there in 1844.

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It has a 3 train movement chiming the quarters on a carillon of 8 bells and the hours on a coiled steel gong.

Cross Antiques

fig 1. Fine 19th Cent 3 Train Musical Bracket Clock

The case is veneered in rosewood and has nice quality lacquered brass mounts and inlay. It stands on brass ball feet and has a pineapple finial to the top. To the sides are brass fretted panels lined in red silk.

fig 2. Fine 19th Cent 3 Train Musical Bracket Clock

The 3 train chain fusee movement has a convex painted dial with very fine steel “heart” hands

The case is in excellent condition, as is the movement that has been full serviced.

The maximum dimensions are:

fig 3. Fine 19th Cent 3 Train Musical Bracket Clock

56cm (22”) high

32cm (12.5”) wide

20cm (8”) deep

If purchased at the full listed price the clock will be sold with a 12 month guarantee (based on the clock being returned to Watlington in the event of a problem)

Free local delivery (100mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost.