Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-H...

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£500 - £700

Y A REGENCY MAHOGANY AND SATINWOOD BRACKET CLOCK WITH TRIP-HOUR PULL REPEATTHE DIAL SIGNED FOR FRANCIS ROBOTHAM, HAMPSTEAD, CIRCA 1820The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with shallow-arch plates and anchor escapement escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum incorporating stirrup-type regulation adjustment to the rod, the backplate with N/S strike/silent lever to top left over pendulum holdfast to centre and shaped lower edge, the 7 inch circular convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed Fran's Robotham, HAMPSTEAD to centre and with pierced steel spade hands set behind a hinged convex glazed cast brass bezel, the arched mahogany case veneered in ebony-line edged satinwood to front incorporating slightly recessed crossbanded panel beneath the dial, the sides with brass fish scale sound frets and the rear with arch glazed door set within the frame of the case, on cavetto moulded crossbanded skirt base with brass disc feet, (dial finish restored).37cm (14.5ins) high, 23.5cm (9.25ins) wide, 15cm (6ins) deep.A Francis Jonathan Robotham is recorded in Baillie, G.H. Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World as working in Hampstead circa 1790 until 1824.

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Movement is complete with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements but is a little dull/tarnished in appearance. The going train will just about run and the strike train is operational but is a little slow in its action hence a gentle clean service will be required before clock can be put to use. As catalogued the dial finish has been restored however it is our view that the signature most likely replicates the original. The surface now shows some rubbing/wear mostly around the winding holes, and there is 'texture' to the finish suggesting original surface beneath was crazed. Case is generally in very good original condition with notable faults limited to slight wear to the veneer overlaps bordering the side frets, light bumps to the ebony edging to the front, veneer shrinkage plus a small edge loss to the rear door. The rear skirt also has some splitting away/small losses to the veneer above the feet and wear to the stringing edging the crossbanding of the skirt and the front panel is missing very thin strips of stringing to the lower margin. Otherwise faults to the case are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other age-related blemishes.Clock has pendulum but no case key or winder.