A French mantel clock in a good, mahogany, Lancet style case. Circa 1900.

A very attractive and small table clock.

Stock No:   14513

The 8 day duration, circular French movement with Anchor Recoil escapement and rack striking the hours and halfs on a coiled steel gong. The timekeeping is adjusted by way of a geared Brocot regulator and separate key.

Behind a 5" diameter, bowed enamel dial with a white background and black outer minute dots, Arabic 1/4's and hour numerals. The upper area bears the retailer's signature of "Hampton & Sons Ltd. PALL MALL. EAST S.W.1" Having blackened steel hands and behind a hinged brass bezel with a bowed and bevelled glass. The Brocot regulation peg protrudes through the dial above the hour numeral 12.

Contained in a good Cuban mahogany 'Lancet' style case with raised ebony stringing to the front and ebonised edge moulding. The short plinth sits upon 4 brass bun feet.

* Though this is a French-made clock, a great deal of information can be found about the original retailer by clicking on the following link: https://bifmo.furniturehistorysociety.org/entry/hampton-sons-1830-1957

Dimensions:                         13" high x 8 5/8" wide x 5 1/2" deep.

Circa:                                    1900.

Condition:                             The movement is awaiting overhaul but otherwise in good, fully working
                                             condition. The enamel dial is good with no noticeable damage and the case has
                                             been beautifully Frenched polished to a high degree - the photographs do not
                                             serve it justice and reflections give the impression that it has blemishes which it
                                             doesn't.

Price:                                    £2,250 overhauled and fully guaranteed.