Beschreibung:

An early Victorian rosewood dial timepiece with 8 inch dial, London, mid 19th century The four pillar single chain fusee movement with large platform lever escapement with monometallic balance and jewelled pallets, the 8 inch circular silvered brass Roman numeral dial with recessed subsidiary seconds dial and signed CARTER, 61 Cornhill, London to centre and blued steel Breguet style moon hands within cast brass glazed bezel with canted silver surround to inner edge, the circular rosewood case with egg-and-dart moulded surround and brass hanging eye, 29.5cm (11.75ins) diameter. Carter is recorded in Baillie G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as apprenticed in 1817 and gaining his freedom of the Clockmakers' Company in 1829. He was an accomplished chronometer maker who won numerous awards at the 1838 chronometer trials; by 1840 he had set up business in 61 Cornhill. In 1855 Carter and held the position of juror at the Imperial Exhibition held in Paris and was appointed Master of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers three times (in 1856, 59, and 64). As well as being a highly skilled horologist John Carter was also notable as a civic activist -perhaps due to his experiences as a child as he was orphaned at an early age. His charitable nature lead him to be elected Lord Mayor in 1859, he died 1878. 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