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Robert Roskell, Liverpool; An Eight Day Drop Dial Fusee Wall Clock

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Sold by: William Morris Antiques

ROBERT ROSKELL, LIVERPOOL; an eight day drop dial fusee wall clock, the circular enamel dial set with Roman numerals, the dial bordered by carved acanthus leaf border. Original Movemnent, hands and face.
 
Good condition throughout.
 
This clocks from c 1830 right on the cusp of GeorgeIV and William IV
 
Robert Roskell: Robert Roskell, Liverpool. Successor firm to the famous early 19th century watchmaker, Robert Roskell Sr. (active 1790-1848). Robert Roskell Sr. is one of the most famous Liverpool retailer and manufacturers of hi-grade all English made pocket watch / clock movements in Preston, Lancashire. Robert Roskell was traditionally associated with his partner Peter Litherland, who made the manufacture famous for the quality of its verge escapements (rack lever escapement). Roskell Sr. often worked in close association with his own children and that of his brother John.
 
John Roskell Sr. worked in partnership with his brother until 1825. Thereafter, John Roskell Sr. continue...
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
William Morris Antiques
East Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 0800 324 7028
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD