Vulliamy, London. No. 1133

Clockmaker: Vulliamy, London

Fine rosewood library clock in perfect condition. Circa 1830

Case

Classical case, for which Vulliamy was famous, veneered with choice rosewood, large glazed brass framed side panels. Silvered sight ring to the front opening door, solid rear door. Case stands on massive adjustable brass bun feet. Original lead weight beneath the seatboard.

Dial

Round silvered dial with Roman hour numerals signed Vulliamy London with rise and fall adjustment above the XII. Original blued steel spade hands.

Movement

Massive six pillar chain fusee movement of superlative quality, having tall plates with six screwed pillars and fully latched dial feet. Half dead beat escapement, Harrisons maintaining power with rise and fall regulation to the ebonised wood rod pendulum that has a large brass bob numbered 1133. Superb folding pendulum securing bracket mounted on the backplate, signed Vulliamy London and numbered 1133. Original double ended winding key.

Height 16 ins (40 cm)

Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy was a partner with his father, Benjamin Vulliamy until 1811, he then continued the family business. Clockmakers to George III, George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria the clocks made by the Vulliamy family are recognised for their designs, the quality of their work and their elegant cases surpassed all others. B.L Vulliamy was Master of the Clockmakers' Company in 1821, 1823, 1825, 1827 and 1847. His collection of books on horology is in the Library of the Institute of Civil Engineers.