A fine 18th century mahogany bell top bracket clock

A fine 18th century mahogany bell top bracket clock

£5,950
Reference

376283

An 18th century mahogany and ormolu mounted bell top bracket clock. The 8-day movement with finely engraved back plate and the full brass dial signed Pennington, Drury Lane

Circa 1785

The Pennington family of clock makers have some interesting members and this one was invited to look at the marine timekeeper by Mudge for the government and was one of the partners in Barraud's abortive attempt to mass produce chronmeters to Mudges pattern.

Dimensions:

Height 57 cm / 22 "
Width 31 cm / 12 "
Depth 20 cm / 8"

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