English 5 glass, satinwood library clock with a chain fusee movement and engine turned gilded dial. Circa 1850.

A small and superior example of this iconic, mid 19th century style of table timepiece.

Stock No:   14447

The 8 day duration, chain fusee movement Anchor Recoil escapement having unusual pallets. Also having Harrison's maintaining power, transit pendulum lock and micrometer, top-mounted pendulum bob regulation.

Behind a well-executed, 3 1/2" square, engine turned and gilded brass dial with written Roman hour numerals and cut steel hands the hour of which being trefoil style. This is behind a cast brass, chamfered sight frame set within the locking front glazed door.

In a satinwood 5-glass case of good colour. The flat top having a thick and bevelled glass panel which is repeated to both sides. Both doors are locking and glazed. below the top is a small Cavetto moulding above a rippled moulding and below the front door is a large ogee moulding above a short plinth with a simply moulded top. This sits upon 4 squashed bun feet.

* There is an old trade paper stuck to the inside of the case that states the movement was cleaned in July, 1858 - probably its first maintenance.

Dimensions:           9" high x 6 3/8" wide x 4 7/8" deep.

Circa:                     1850.

Condition:               The movement is working very well and keeping accurate time however, it really would
                               benefit from a complete overhaul. The dial is quite good but original. The case is sound
                               and of good colour and patina however, the French polish has perished and if it were
                               re-polished it would transform its appearance. Both of the locks are working.

Price:                      £2,950 in its present and working condition. A price and timescale on any work required
                               by the purchaser can be advised upon enquiry.