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Mahogany Bell Striking Mantel Clock By Dent
A very good quality figured mahogany mantel antique clock dating to the mid 19th Century, made by Dent ,the makers of The Big Ben antique clock. It has a break arch to with a cast brass central finial, brass lion side handles and a stepped base, with brass ball feet. The 5 inch diameter enamel dial has slender Roman numerals and is signed Dent. The high quality 8 day bell striking movement sounds the hours and halves and is signed Dent, Paris and is numbered 16565. the movement has a bevel edge glazed back.
Jonathan D. Betts writes:
Edward John Dent, (born August 19, 1790, London—died March 8, 1853, London), Englishman noted for his design and construction of fine and historically important precision antique clocks and chronometers.
Dent was apprenticed to Edward Gaudin in 1807 and may also have learned something of the clock maker’s trade from his cousin Richard Rippon. During the period 1815–29 Dent established a reputation as a builder of accurate chronometers. His fine work eventually brought business from the Admiralty and the Royal Greenwich Observatory. Beginning in 1826, Dent submitted chronometers to the observatory’s annual timekeeping contests, finally winning the 1829 First Premium Award of £300. From 1830 until 1840 he was the partner of John Roger Arnold in the manufacture of chronometers, antique clocks, and watches, and by 1847 he was the proprietor of three shops in London. Dent won the esteem of Sir George Airy, the astronomer royal, who supported him as the maker of a large clock for the tower of the new Royal Exchange. Dent established a workshop in the Strand to produce this excellent timepiece, which was installed in 1844.
In 1852 Dent won the commission to make the great clock—now called Big Ben—for the Houses of Parliament at Westminster, but he died before completing the project. Upon the death of Rippon, Dent had married his widow, whose sons Frederick and Richard took Dent’s name and succeeded to his business. Frederick Rippon Dent’s company finally installed Big Ben in 1859.
Height 36 cm (14 1/4") Width 20.25 cm (7 1/1") Depth 13.25 cm (5 1/4")
Condition
The case is in good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock working please email us. The clock comes with keys and an instruction video. We have been established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture. We have our own workshops where we carry out specialist restoration work.-
We have just relocated to our new premises, The Old Forge in Chalfont St Giles. All our stock is now in a single location and any items can be viewed by appointment. - Please email us if you wish to see anything before you purchase, you will be most welcome to visit. Alternatively, you can order from us directly and have your item delivered to your home, with the peace of mind of our UK wide 14 day money back guarantee. (please ask for details)
As part of our commitment to the environment we make carbon off -sets toward our travel, our electricity is supplied by Ecotricity, a green energy supplier and we use eco and recycled packaging materials wherever we can. Our new premises has been fully refurbished using up-to -date insulation materials , low energy lighting and our interior is mainly constructed from recycled materials.
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HP8 4PY
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Jonathan D. Betts writes:
Edward John Dent, (born August 19, 1790, London—died March 8, 1853, London), Englishman noted for his design and construction of fine and historically important precision antique clocks and chronometers.
Dent was apprenticed to Edward Gaudin in 1807 and may also have learned something of the clock maker’s trade from his cousin Richard Rippon. During the period 1815–29 Dent established a reputation as a builder of accurate chronometers. His fine work eventually brought business from the Admiralty and the Royal Greenwich Observatory. Beginning in 1826, Dent submitted chronometers to the observatory’s annual timekeeping contests, finally winning the 1829 First Premium Award of £300. From 1830 until 1840 he was the partner of John Roger Arnold in the manufacture of chronometers, antique clocks, and watches, and by 1847 he was the proprietor of three shops in London. Dent won the esteem of Sir George Airy, the astronomer royal, who supported him as the maker of a large clock for the tower of the new Royal Exchange. Dent established a workshop in the Strand to produce this excellent timepiece, which was installed in 1844.
In 1852 Dent won the commission to make the great clock—now called Big Ben—for the Houses of Parliament at Westminster, but he died before completing the project. Upon the death of Rippon, Dent had married his widow, whose sons Frederick and Richard took Dent’s name and succeeded to his business. Frederick Rippon Dent’s company finally installed Big Ben in 1859.
Height 36 cm (14 1/4") Width 20.25 cm (7 1/1") Depth 13.25 cm (5 1/4")
Condition
The case is in good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock working please email us. The clock comes with keys and an instruction video. We have been established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture. We have our own workshops where we carry out specialist restoration work.-
We have just relocated to our new premises, The Old Forge in Chalfont St Giles. All our stock is now in a single location and any items can be viewed by appointment. - Please email us if you wish to see anything before you purchase, you will be most welcome to visit. Alternatively, you can order from us directly and have your item delivered to your home, with the peace of mind of our UK wide 14 day money back guarantee. (please ask for details)
As part of our commitment to the environment we make carbon off -sets toward our travel, our electricity is supplied by Ecotricity, a green energy supplier and we use eco and recycled packaging materials wherever we can. Our new premises has been fully refurbished using up-to -date insulation materials , low energy lighting and our interior is mainly constructed from recycled materials.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 25/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Antique Clocks
Period Mid 19th Century Antiques
Material Mahogany
Origin French
Maker Dent
Item code as294a4168
Status Sold
£1275.00 
$1600.25 
€1525.67 
$
€
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View all stock from
Worboys Antiques And Clocks
The Old Forge, Up Corner,Silver Hill, Chalfont St Giles,
Buckinghamshire.
England, UK
HP8 4PY
Tel : 01494 931812
Non UK callers : +44 1494 931812
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