A Small 18th Century Wall Clock with Verge Movement

Name: A Small 18th Century Wall Clock with Verge Movement
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA913918
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A fine quality, attractive and original late 18th century mahogany WALL CLOCK in perfect working order. The case is of typical ‘saltbox’ construction with a narrow moulded solid mahogany surround with both side and rear doors, and a deeply moulded cast brass bezel to the glass door. The 8-day movement is of “A” frame construction, retaining its original verge movement and fixed “bob” pendulum, whilst the good 10-inch diameter engraved and silvered dial is signed by the maker: Benj Simkin, London. A fine, pretty and rare example, circa 1785-1795. 12.5ins wide; 5.5ins deep (31.75 x 14cms)

** Benjamin SIMKIN worked in London at No. 16, Borough High Street and No.6 Tooley Street from 1780-1806…see Britten’s “Old Clocks and Watchmakers.

Physical Dimensions

Height

31.8cm (12.52")

Width

31.8cm (12.52")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA913918

Dealers Internal Reference

5203/k

Dealers Notes

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Description

A fine quality, attractive and original late 18th century mahogany WALL CLOCK in perfect working order.

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The case is of typical ‘saltbox’ construction with a narrow moulded solid mahogany surround with both side and rear doors, and a deeply moulded cast brass bezel to the glass door.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The 8-day movement is of “A” frame construction, retaining its original verge movement and fixed “bob” pendulum, whilst the good 10-inch diameter engraved and silvered dial is signed by the maker: Benj Simkin, London. A fine, pretty and rare example, circa 1785-1795. 12.5ins wide; 5.5ins deep (31.75 x 14cms)

Benjamin SIMKIN worked in London at No. 16, Borough High Street and No.6 Tooley Street from 1780-1806…see Britten’s “Old Clocks and Watchmakers.

Physical Dimensions

Height

31.8cm (12.52")

Width

31.8cm (12.52")

Depth

14cm (5.51")

Date of Manufacture

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

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