N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Ebonised Ormolu Mantel Clock to the Regency era.
This stunning antique mantel clock has a black ebonised cased with a lovely “hour glass” shape.
The case is then finished by four beautifully shaped “maidens head” feet which set it off fantastically.
The dial is then painted and set out in black Roman numerals with a thin ring to the outside marking the minutes. The dial then appears to have been signed by Payne & Co to the top of the centre although unfortunately this is rubbed away and hard to see. The dial is then has a lovely patterned surround as well as a domed glass set into a brass bezel. Finally the dial is finished by two wonderfully shaped hands.
The movement is then accessed from the back and is a single chain fusee example of the upmost quality. It is ticking away as it should and comes complete with its regulating pendulum as well as its winding key. The movement is then engraved to the back by the maker “Payne & Co 163 New Bond St London” to show the clock was made by the reputable William Payne.
‘William Payne & Co 1811 - 1875
163 New Bond Street, London.
William Payne is first recorded in 1816 at 62 South Moulton Street London. By 1825 he has moved to 163 New Bond Street where the company remains until the 20th century.’
It measures approximately:
10.5” / 26.5cm Tall.
8” / 20.5cm Wide.
5” / 12.5cm Deep.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this Ebonised Ormolu Mantel Clock to the Regency era.
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Antique Single Chain Fusee Ebonised & Ormolu Mantel Clock by Payne & Co London
