This is an important Anglo-Dutch striking and repeating table clock in superb condition.The eight day duration, double fusee movement with seven finned and latched pillars and Verge escapement. The fully engraved backplate of foliate design has a lower maker''s oval that is signed ''Fromanteel & Clarke''. This is surrounded with an embellished scroll framing with a stylised Ho-Ho bird perched to the top. All of the engraving is flowing and symmetrical and the large, pierced backcock apron is also engraved. The repeat cord wheel is ringed and the movement sounds the hours on a top-mounted bell and also repeats the quarters at will on six vertical bells arranged in two opposing nests of three. The hammer heads are typically Dutch in design. The movement also has strike/silent selection and a short pendulum with a pear-drop bob.The 7'' wide x 8 1/4'' high ''over square'' brass dial has a silvered chapter ring with outer Arabic fives, a minute track, Roman hour numerals and an inne...