A William and Mary ebonised striking bracket clock, the case on gilt bun feet with original gilt escutcheons to the door, foliate-tied S-form carrying handle to the gilt basket top with four foliate urn finials to the angles, the 7in. sq. dial signed Rich. Colston London on the silvered chapter ring with pierced blued hands, (damaged hour hand), the matted centre with mock pendulum and decorated calendar apertures, strike/silent lever above XII, winged cherub spandrels, the five pillar twin fusee (wire lines) movement now with anchor escapement and lacking pull repeat, the backplate similarly signed within an oval reserve amidst tulips and scrolling foliage; alterations and some restoration

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A William and Mary ebonised striking bracket clock, the case on gilt bun feet with original gilt escutcheons to the door, foliate-tied S-form carrying handle to the gilt basket top with four foliate urn finials to the angles, the 7in. sq. dial signed Rich. Colston London on the silvered chapter ring with pierced blued hands, (damaged hour hand), the matted centre with mock pendulum and decorated calendar apertures, strike/silent lever above XII, winged cherub spandrels, the five pillar twin fusee (wire lines) movement now with anchor escapement and lacking pull repeat, the backplate similarly signed within an oval reserve amidst tulips and scrolling foliage; alterations and some restoration
15 1/2in. (39.5cm.) high

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