A large ebonised five-glass bracket clock
A large ebonised five-glass bracket clock, unsigned, late 19th century
The rectangular French eight-day countwheel gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by gridiron pendulum and stamped 34 to backplate, the 9 inch circular silvered brass dial with pierced blued steel hands and incorporating integral lugs to sides and apex for securing the movement and dial into the bevel-glazed case, the exterior with caddy-moulded glazed top over slender cavetto cornice and front door with painted gilt detail to glass, the sides with fixed panels, the rear with door glazed with mirror glass, on ogee moulded skirt base with squab feet, 54cm (21.25ins) high; with original wall bracket incorporating ogee moulded table over scroll-shaped foot, 89cm (35ins) high overall.
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A large ebonised five-glass bracket clock, unsigned, late 19th century
The rectangular French eight-day countwheel gong striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by gridiron pendulum and stamped 34 to backplate, the 9 inch circular silvered brass dial with pierced blued steel hands and incorporating integral lugs to sides and apex for securing the movement and dial into the bevel-glazed case, the exterior with caddy-moulded glazed top over slender cavetto cornice and front door with painted gilt detail to glass, the sides with fixed panels, the rear with door glazed with mirror glass, on ogee moulded skirt base with squab feet, 54cm (21.25ins) high; with original wall bracket incorporating ogee moulded table over scroll-shaped foot, 89cm (35ins) high overall.