A GEORGE IV BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK

A GEORGE IV BRASS MOUNTED MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCKWilliam Latch, Newport, circa 1825-30The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shouldered plates and anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum with holdfast, the 8 inch circular cream painted convex Roman numeral dial inscribed WILL'M LATCH, NEWPORT to centre, with blued steel moon hands set behind hinged cast brass convex glazed bezel, the case with brass pineapple finial to the shallow pyramid upstand incorporating slender fluted frieze and brass line inlay terminating with roundels to the tablet upstand, over conforming fluted frieze to the cavetto cornice and recessed brass fillet bordered quadrant panel infill around the dial, the sides with generous brass rosette ring handles over repeating lancet arch pierced rectangular sound frets, the rear with rectangular glazed door, on ogee moulded skirt base with conforming fluted band to upper margin and brass ball feet.49cm (19.25ins) high, 31cm (12.25ins) wide, 18.5cm (7.25ins) deep. William Latch is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Newport, Monmouthshire, circa 1830-71.Condition Report: The movement is in relatively clean working condition and appears complete and fundamentally all original with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. The dial finish appears original although the areas of black (signature and numerals) appear to have been strengthened. The case is generally in good original condition with faults very much limited the rear door escutcheon plate being no longer present and minor bumps, scuffs, wear, shrinkage and other minor age related blemishes. Clock has pendulum and a case key but no winder. Condition Report Disclaimer