Beschreibung:

A Victorian carved walnut Gothic Revival quarter chiming bracket clock.W. Benson, London, late 19th century The substantial four pillar triple chain fusee movement with anchor escapement and Brocot type pendulum regulation, chiming the quarters on four graduated gongs and sounding the hour on a further larger gong, the 8 inch single sheet silvered brass shaped-top Roman numeral dial signed J.W. BENSON, LUDGATE HILL, LONDON to centre, with regulation square at 12 o'clock and subsidiary STRIKE/SILENT selection dial within foliate scroll engraved infill to arch, gabled case with leaf-capped pyramid spire finials and stepped crenulations to ridge, the front with central hanging arch above the foliate carved shaped-top glazed front door inset with a shaped silvered brass fillet, flanked by projecting crenulated cluster columns capped with conforming hanging arches, the sides with pointed arch tracery frets, on repeating arch panel plinth base with moulded skirt and block feet, 75cm (29.5ins) high; complete with original wall bracket with conforming moulded platform above pierced and carved shaped side supports fronting shaped back panel, 34.5cm (13.5ins) high, the clock and wall bracket 110cm (43ins) high overall. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. , weights, winding and case keys: we cannot guarantee that the correct number of weights (where appropriate) and/or keys are present with the clock, nor do we indicate in the catalogue description whether weights or keys are present as many clocks are consigned without them. Please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. : due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. : dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres (and inches for English clocks). The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated. Condition report disclaimer