A Small Rosewood Mantel Timepiece, signed Simson, Southampton, circa 1835, the Gothic style...
A Small Rosewood Mantel Timepiece, signed Simson, Southampton, circa 1835, the Gothic style case with side glass panels, 3-1/4-inch one piece silvered dial with Roman numerals and signed, single fusee movement with an anchor escapement, shaped plates, movement secured in by brackets, 25cm high see illustration
Stephen Simson is recorded as working in Southampton between 1830-39. See Loomes (Brian) Watch & Clockmakers of the World, Volume II
14.10.19 Front door is very slightly bowed, case with small cracks to the veneers in parts, back door with a small piece of later added veneer, dial and movement are clean, in going order.
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A Small Rosewood Mantel Timepiece, signed Simson, Southampton, circa 1835, the Gothic style case with side glass panels, 3-1/4-inch one piece silvered dial with Roman numerals and signed, single fusee movement with an anchor escapement, shaped plates, movement secured in by brackets, 25cm high see illustration
Stephen Simson is recorded as working in Southampton between 1830-39. See Loomes (Brian) Watch & Clockmakers of the World, Volume II
14.10.19 Front door is very slightly bowed, case with small cracks to the veneers in parts, back door with a small piece of later added veneer, dial and movement are clean, in going order.
