CARTEL DU MILIEU DU 18EME SIECLE EN PLACAGE D'EBENE, MOUVEMENT A SONNERIE A QUARTS, ECHAPPEMENT A VERGE A mid 18th century ebony veneered quarter striking table clock with verge escapement

Phellepon, London

Phellepon, London
The inverted bell top with bold cornice over a pair of side handles, shaped glazed side apertures and a stepped moulded base on block feet, the 22cms arched brass dial with strike/silent subsidiary above a Roman and Arabic chapter ring, matted centre, mock pendulum aperture and chamfered date aperture, the substantial triple chain fusee movement with verge escapement and rack strike on a single bell for the hours, sounding each quarter on a run of eight bells and hammers, the backplate decorated with a series of interlaced foliate scrolls surrounding the signature. Running, striking the hours and chiming the quarters. 55cms (21.75ins) high.

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