Rare London Verge Bell Top Bracket Clock – Double Fusee Verge Clock By William Strong London

Rare London Verge Bell Top Bracket Clock – Double Fusee Verge Clock By William Strong London

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£5,250.00

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Description

Incredible Clock

Wonderful size and carvings

The case benefits rich ebony case

Fine patina and colour

Glass panels sides and back door

Fantastic English maker

Strike silent feature

Striking movement

8-Day double fusee movement

Circa 1796

English made

Working order

Door key, winding key and pendulum

Original Verge Escapement

Recently serviced

 

Measures on its bracket 58cm high with handle up by 32cm wide & 20cm deep dial is 20cm in diameter

 

 

English ebony double fusee bracket clock, the 8″ brass arched dial signed William Strong, London on a silvered arched plate to the matted center with false bob pendulum and calendar apertures 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, 22.5″ high

**This clock was featured in the September 2020 Clocks magazine in an interesting article written by Brian Loomes, which attempted to establish more about the maker and date of the clock.

 

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

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