‘Joseph Austin of London.
Joseph Austin is a listed London clock maker of some note, this clock dating to about 1740 (as assessed by Mike Whetton - clock expert).
It is housed in a medium oak case, and is in excellent restored condition.
The 12” brass face has a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals. It has a silvered seconds dial, and a working date aperture. In addition, there is a silvered strike/silent dial (used to stop the clock from striking). The main face has crown and cherub spandrels, and the strike/silent has dolphin spandrels.
The quality movement is in good, clean restored condition, and it keeps good time. It strikes the hours on a bell.
The hood has reeded columns with brass cappings, glazed windows to the sides, and three brass finials.
The trunk has a full-length door with beaded edges, and a brass escutcheon with lock and key.
H = 89” W = 18” D = 9.5”
‘Joseph Austin of London.
Joseph Austin is a listed London clock maker of some note, this clock dating to about 1740 (as assessed by Mike Whetton - clock expert).
It is housed in a medium oak case, and is in excellent restored condition.
The 12” brass face has a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals. It has a silvered seconds dial, and a working date aperture. In addition, there is a silvered strike/silent dial (used to stop the clock from striking). The main face has crown and cherub spandrels, and the strike/silent has dolphin spandrels.
The quality movement is in good, clean restored condition, and it keeps good time. It strikes the hours on a bell.
The hood has reeded columns with brass cappings, glazed windows to the sides, and three brass finials.
The trunk has a full-length door with beaded edges, and a brass escutcheon with lock and key.
H = 89” W = 18” D = 9.5”