Edwardian Ships Bulkhead Clock by Dent, London

Object Description

Large Brass Ships Bulkhead Clock.
Brass cased ships clock with enamel dial, subsidiary seconds dial, Roman numerals and original ‘blued’ steel hands signed ‘Dent, London’.
Heavy cast brass bezel with side ‘keep’ and bevelled glass.
Substantial eight day chain Fusee movement with large lever escapement and heavy brass rectangular plates. Mounted on a later mahogany board. C.1890

The Dent name is perhaps most well known for being the maker of the great clock of the Houses of Parliament known as Big Ben, installed in 1859. Dent was also clockmaker to Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales

Object Condition

very good condition, the clock movement has been completely stripped down and overhauled and is in full working order

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