Vulliamy, London No. 612

Clockmaker: Vulliamy, London

Fine George III brass mounted table clock. Circa 1815

Case

Elegant proportioned ebonised break arch case with brass lined raised triple pad top surmounted by a brass flamed carrying handle. The front door with brass moulding and brass mouldings to all angles. Break arch glazed side apertures, standing on brass bracket feet.

Dial

The seven inch gilt brass break arch dial with white enamel chapter having Roman hour numerals and Arabic five minute numerals, signed Vulliamy London. White enamel subsidiary regulation dial calibrated 0-60 and a white enamel strike-silent dial to the floral engraved arch flanking a further signature engraved Vulliamy London 612. Blued steel hands.

Movement

The substantial movement with thick plates and five large baluster pillars. Half dead beat escapement with original steel rod pendulum having a heavy brass faced bob is suspended from the pivoted regulation platform mounted on top of the plates. The plain backplate is signed Vulliamy London No. 612 with pendulum holdfast below. Striking the hours on a bell.

Height. 15 inches (38 cm)