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Thorowgood London Georgian Verge Bracket Clock
A fine quality Georgian verge fusee bracket antique clock. A bell top mahogany case of good proportions and colour. A cast brass top handle and standing on brass ogee bracket feet. Brass inset moulding surrounding the dial face. Arched side apertures with fretwork behind brass panels. A rarer arched painted dial with brass dial and spandrels. Four brass gilt corner finials. Cast recessed front arch panels. Pull cord repeating. A date dial to the arch. Brass hands and a signed to the dial 'Thorowgood London' . An 8-day duration verge escapement, twin fusee mechanism striking the hours on a bell. A very well engraved floral backplate to the mechanism. Circa 1785.
The Thorowgood family of clockmakers in London are recorded in Baillies "Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World" as working from the late 1600's. Richard worked from 1783-1790 and Luke from 1768 - 1810 so could be either maker. A antique clock is illustrated on page 158 in 'The Georgian Bracket Clock' book by Stephen Thorowgood of similar appearance.
Height 21" / 53 cms (to top of handle) Width 11 1/2" / 29 cms Depth 7 1/2 " / 19 cms
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. We carefully pack and send by tracked delivery Worldwide or personally deliver in the UK. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Bristol
England
Tel : 0117 9565281
Non UK callers : +44 117 9565281
The Thorowgood family of clockmakers in London are recorded in Baillies "Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World" as working from the late 1600's. Richard worked from 1783-1790 and Luke from 1768 - 1810 so could be either maker. A antique clock is illustrated on page 158 in 'The Georgian Bracket Clock' book by Stephen Thorowgood of similar appearance.
Height 21" / 53 cms (to top of handle) Width 11 1/2" / 29 cms Depth 7 1/2 " / 19 cms
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique clock that has been serviced with 12 months guarantee. We carefully pack and send by tracked delivery Worldwide or personally deliver in the UK. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Date 1785
George III Antiques Material Mahogany
Origin English
Item code as579a2666
Status Sold
£4500.00
$5700.60
€5244.30
$
€
Conversion rates as of 16/MAY/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
By appointment only
Bristol
England
Tel : 0117 9565281
Non UK callers : +44 117 9565281
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