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James Smith, London, Chinoiserie Bracket Clock

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A fine quality and rare English Chinoiserie lacquered bell top bracket antique clock. A green background with detailed scenes surmounted by a handle and 4 acorn finials. Silk backed gilt fretwork front and side panels. A brass and silvered dial with recessed name cartouche and matted dial centre. A strike/silent lever and date aperture and gilt cast corner spandrels. An 8-day twin fusee mechanism striking the 1/2 hours (unusual on a fusee bracket clock) and the hours on a bell with later anchor escapement. A beautifully engraved Chinoiserie backplate.

There are a few James Smith of London clockmakers recorded, this example dates to circa 1770. One was clockmaker to King George III.

Height 20" / 51 cms

Width 10 1/2 " / 27 cms

Depth 7 " / 18 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique bracket antique clock that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Please contact us for further details.
Price
£4950.00  UK
$6056.33  USA
€5879.12  EU
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 16/JAN/2025. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
 
Category Antique Clocks Date 1770  George III Antiques Material Lacquered Origin English Maker James Smith Item code as579a1978 Status Sold

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