ENGLISH EBONIZED/GILT WESTMINSTER CHIME BRACKET CLOCK IN THE GEORGE III TASTE,Late 19th century. Unmarked. Ebonized case having pagoda pediment surmounted by a cast brass finial, over case having four finials, flanked by two cast brass mounted foliate caryatids and brass side frets. Beveled glass arched door panel with gilt border opening to silvered brass chapter ring having roman numerals; as well as additional chapters for chime settings and gilt mountings in the spandrels Pierced sound frets and handles to sides of case. Raised on four brass bracket feet. The clock having a spring wound, eight day movement, time and eight bell-strike brass movement with pendulum. Key is present. - 26 3/8" high x 14 1/2" wide x 11 1/8" deep. Estimate $800-1,000
Clock chimes and appears to be in working order though in need of adjustment. Minor splits to side of case. Area of loss to molding upper left of case and pediment supporting the uppermost finial to the top of the case. Original fabric to the sound frets on the sides and back of case. Unmarked. Key is present.
