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. 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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Overall Dimensions
25 cm (Length), 18 cm (Width), 41 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Bracket Clocks, Calendar Clocks, Chiming & Musical Clocks, Striking Clocks, Horology
