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18th Century Antique Mahogany and Brass Bracket Clock by John Turner of London

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A George III period antique brass-mounted mahogany bracket clock by the London maker John Turner.  The bell-top case with brass lined front door and brass side frets stands on brass bracket feet and is surmounted with a single brass carrying handle flanked by four acorn finials. The brass mounts are extremely decorative with foliate caryatids framing the corners, swags along the bell top and sun bursts with a central putti head to the side frets. The seven inch (18 cm) wide break arch brass dial is mounted with a silvered chapter ring, silvered strike/silent ring in the arch and Rococo spandrels. Beneath 12 o’clock and within the matted center, is a recessed silvered cartouche signed by the maker. The eight day duration twin fusee movement has five pillars with verge escapement and rack strike sounded on a bell. The back plate and brackets are engraved in a floral design.
  • Creator:
    John Turner, London (Clockmaker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 7.75 in (19.69 cm)
  • Style:
    George III (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    circa 1780
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Only the necessary professional cleaning and maintenance of the working mechanism to ensure its good working order and reliability. Essential cleaning and waxing of the wood case to preserve its patina and colour. Condition of this clock is excellent. Any further details available will be given freely and frankly upon request.
  • Seller Location:
    Devon, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: RW43601stDibs: LU96973265882

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