8 BELL ENGLISH BRACKET CLOCK Circa-1870-
A large three train, quarter striking english bracket clock with gilded
brass mounts and ornamentation.
The case is ebonized and decorated with gilt 'fermes' each side of
the chamfered corners . Rectangular cast side frets
keep unwanted dust from the movement. There are substantial scrolled
gilt bracket feet supporting the clock.
The beautiful large handles are decoration only as the bracket clock
is very heavy.
The excellent fully engraved and gilt dial has a silvered chapter ring
, telling the hours and minutes.
The three subsidiary dials in the arch are: 1-Chime and Silent,
2-Fast and Slow indicator, 3-a choice of 8 Bell chime or Westminster
chime.
This dial is surrounded by a silvered 'sight-plate' ( which was used
to hide any space between the dial and the movemnt behind.)
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The quality 6 pillar movement is 3-train chain fussee, anchor escapement,
stiking the hours on a large coiled gong and the chimes on the eight bells.
Although the movement is unsigned, it could have been made by Elliott
of London or even Barraud & Lund. Height: 26" (66cm)
8 bells
Height: 26 " ( 66cm)
Width: 17" (43cm) at footHeight: 26" (66cm)
Depth: 11" (28cm) at foot
Price: $ 8500. USD
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