Description
Antique Verge Bell Top Bracket Clock Double Fusee John Herbert Dort – Rare moon-roller dial
Incredible clock
Wonderful size bell top
4 corner finials and a carry handle
The case benefits rich mahogany
Fine patina and colour
Glass panels sides and back door
Fantastic English maker
Rare moon roller feature
Lockable back and front door
Striking movement
6 pillar movement
8-Day double fusee movement
18th Century
English made
Working order
Door key, winding key and pendulum
Original verge escapement
Measures on its bracket 49cm high with handle up by 17cm wide & 8cm deep
English mahogany double fusee bracket clock, the 8″ brass arched dial with moon roller signed John Hebert Dort on a silvered arched plate to the matted center with false bob pendulum enclosed by a silvered chapter ring, with strike/silent dial to the arch, with foliate engraved movement back plate, within a stepped case surmounted by a caddy top with four ormolu pineapple finials and carrying handle.
Good English mahogany double fusee verge bracket clock with six pillar movement, the 6.75″ brass arch dial signed John Herbert Dort on an arched silver plate to the matted center with false pendulum bob and calendar apertures, enclosed by a silver chapter ring and surmounted by a moon phase to the arch, the six pillar movement with verge escapement and fine foliate engraved back plate, striking the hours and half hours on a bell, within a stepped case surmounted by an inverted bell top, four finials and carrying handle, 19.5″ high (pendulum and door key)
Great condition for age, showing signs of age please view the many photos make sure happy. The general condition appears reasonable, please see images for guidance