Description: Fine London Verge Bracket Clock - James Eley. This is a very fine and impressive verge bracket clock by James Eley London circa 1770 .This maker was apprenticed in in 1753 and and was admitted to the Clockmakers Company in 1761 until 1787 and worked from Fenchurch Street , London The double fusee pull repeat movement retains its original verge escapement and has a beautifully engraved back plate . It strikes the hours on a bell and strike silent facility in the arch. Unusually the clock has a rise and fail mechanism which allows the clock to be finely regulated by a subsidiary dial in the arch . The quality is up to London's highest standards The inverted bell top case has canted corners to the edges and glazed sides and doors . It is surmounted by a brass carrying handle The 8 inch arched silvered brass chapter ring and spandrel dial has a beautifully matted centre with the makers name engraved on a cartouche in the arching . The strike silent dial is in the arch and a calendar aperture above 6 o'clock . The pierced steel hands are original. The clock is in perfect working order having being restored by a master clockmaker The dial is in excellent condition . . As can be seen from the images this clock is in excellent condition throughout and is ready to be displayed in the home.The mahogany case uses the finest veneers case and has a lovely finish .It will delight the most discerning client. This is an impressive clock being is 22 inches tall (handle up). The width is 12 inches and the depth 7 1/4. This is a genuine and original clock and I offer a full money back guarantee to this end. Any potential clients are very welcome to view the clock prior to purchase (or pay on delivery)to ensure that they are satisfied with their purchase. This clock is much nicer in the flesh and looks superb . If the asking price is paid in full then I will deliver and set up the clock free of charge to the English mainland,Wales and the Scottish lowlands.I will also provide a 2 years guarantee under these circumstances.This is the same service that is provided by a high street retailer without the customer having to pay for the overheads If a lesser off is accepted then this will be sold as a trade sale with the clock as described and with shipping costs the responsibility of the buyer. I will ship this clock worldwide . UK buyers are asked to use alternative means of payment to Pay Pal if at all possible. My contact details are at the very bottom of my listings should any interested parties wish to get in touch directly Guesstimate prices areas follows Europe £100 USA £180 Asia and Australia £260 Please read carefully. Due to the covid pandemic please note that shipping costs have risen considerably. Therefore I would urge you to contact me to request a shipping price. All shipping quotes will include insurance
Price: 7995 GBP
Location: Chesterfield
End Time: 2024-03-07T21:28:20.000Z
Shipping Cost: 633.93 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Antique: Yes
Movement: Double Fusee
Signed: Yes
Material: Mahogany
Year Manufactured: 1770
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Bracket Clock
Era: Pre-Victorian (Pre-1837)
Style: Antique
Frame Material: Wood
Features: 8 Day Movement
Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1800
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Engraved: Yes
