Summary
Bracket clock, Richard Gregg, London, circa 1750. 8 day striker, strikes on a bell.
Physical Description
Black wooden frame with glass doors and sides, brass handle at top and gilt feet. Dial has white metal chapter ring. Clock has gilt cherubs in spandrels. Two dials in arch: left dial chimes, right is strike or silent. Spring wound; verge escapement. Dummy pendulum, up down regulator, 2 fusees and repeater and date chapter ring. Adjust speed by shifting hand on upper left dial; clockwise to gain. List of Parts: Case key and winding key.
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Acquisition Information
Loan & Subsequent Donation from Mr John Askew, 10 May 1928
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Maker
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Inscriptions
On face: RICHARD / GREGG / LONDON
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Object Dimensions
255 mm (Width), 183 mm (Depth), 417 mm (Height)
Height with handle upright: 449mm
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Keywords
Bracket Clocks, Calendar Clocks, Chiming & Musical Clocks, Striking Clocks, Horology, Cherubs
