Christopher Williamson, London c1840

A carved mahogany bracket clock complete with original bracket, signed on the enamelled dial Williamson London.

The clock strikes the hours on a bell and has strike/silent and pull repeat features. The 5-pillar movement has an anchor escapement with chain driven fusees, and has gilt brass hands. The backplate is engraved C. Williamson London, the frontplate has the serial number 9283 and the rear of the enamelled dial is marked Rd. Symes.

The mahogany case has fine quality carving to the front with elaborate carved feet; the original bracket has a single carved scroll support. The rear door of the clock has a decorative wooden sound fret without glass.

Clock height 18 inches (27½ inches including the bracket).

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Christopher Williamson is recorded as working at several addresses in Cornhill, London from about 1821 to 1847. Richard Symes is recorded as a clock dial enameller between about 1816 and 1835.

Stock No.: C785