A George III ebonised brass mounted bracket clock
The dial and movement signed Thos W'm Hay, Shrewsbury, the rectangular case with moulded swept caddy top with ball finial and four conforming finials to the corners, the front with foliate pierced sound grills to either side of the arched door, the sides with similar pierced grills below brass carrying handles, the arched brass dial with Slow/Fast subsidiary dial, all set within foliate scrolling spandrels, the brass four pillar twin fusee movement with engraved backplate striking on two bells, with brass bob pendulum, 52.5cm high.

Condition Report

Generally good overall with some marks, scratches and wear to the case, especially localised on the front left side where it has been opened for winding and setting. The silk inserts behind the fretwork soundboards may have been replaced. One retaining bolt has been replaced on the right side. No evidence of worm. Movement winds, runs and strikes - not tested for timekeeping or longevity.

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