Object Description
A particularly fine and rare George III Period Mahogany Cased Bracket Clock signed on the enamelled dial “Alex.r Cumming London No. 411”, the hours are shown in Roman numerals with minute divisions, the twin fusee deadbeat escapement movement striking the hours on one bell with a pull-repeat cord to the right hand side, the profusely chased and engraved back plate also signed Alexr. Cumming London, the gilt brass side panels and front spandrels all in the Rococo manner, the domed top with a carrying handle and all raised on ogee shaped brass bracket feet.
Note: As well as the normal hour and minute hand, this movement has a sweep seconds hand.
Ca.1790
H:20.5”,52cms, W:12”, 30cms, D:8.5”, 21.5 cms.