An extremely rare English fusee gilt wood Cartel clock. The 7 inch silvered brass engraved dial featuring Roman numerals, mock pendulum aperture and typical blued steel hands of the period.The dial enclosed with a brass glazed bezel. The verge escapement housed within an A framed fusee movement and secured in place with a cast iron strap. The exceptional gilt wooden case displaying scrolls, flowers and a Ho Ho bird to the top pediment. All extremely well executed with the finest carving.Note: English fusee Cartel clocks are extremely rare. It�s believed only a small number were made around the middle of the 18th century. This particular example is unsigned but it was almost certainly made in London.OUR MAIN WEBSITEPlease visit our main website http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com where you can also listen to our clocks. Every striking antique clock on our main website has its own individual sound file. This is particularly useful if you are unable to view our antique clocks in person. Other information regarding the history of the longcase/grandfather clock and how to setup a longcase/grandfather is also a feature of our website.LAPADA MEMBERWe are a member of LAPADA, The Association of Art and Antique Dealers, which is the UK's largest association of professional dealers in antiques and works of art. We therefore follow a strict Code of Practice upheld by LAPADA which gives further confidence for future purchasers.Open by appointment only. Please call or email to make arrangements to view our collection of fully restored antique clocks & barometers.