BROCKBANK & ATKINS, LONDON, NO 2137

Object Description

A fine English double fusee library clock with platform lever escapement of small size.
The rosewood rectangular case has five inset glass panels and is raised on an ogee moulded plinth base and four brass bun feet.

The 4-inch engine turned gilt brass dial is elaborately engraved with scrolls, flowers and leaves and has a Roman chapter ring and blued steel moon hands. It is signed Brockbank & Atkins between XI and I.

The 5-pillar, 8-day chain-driven double fusee movement strikes the hours on a coiled gong and its original jewelled lever escapement is visible through the top bevelled glass. The backplate is signed and numbered Brockbank & Atkins, London: 2137.

Object Literature

Brockbank & Atkins were excellent clockmakers working in the late Regency period. They are listed on page 104 of Brian Loomes’ Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as being active in London between 1815 and 1839.

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