James Dimmick, Cowes, England, a monumental bracket clock, ebonized mahogany case, mounted with detailed gilt bronze ornaments in the neoclassical style, fluted Corinthian columns flanking the gilt composite dial, with Roman numeral silvered chapter ring and pierced, blued steel hands, and also with chime/ silent, regulation, and chime selection at top, case sides with gilt, pierced frets and ornamental carrying handles, pyramidal top with 5 flame finials, all resting on a molded base with compressed ball feet, massive quarter striking, 8 days, 3 train fusee movement, playing Cambridge and Whittington chimes on 8 bells, and counting the hours on a large gong, c1880
Dimmick, James
Shelf or Mantel
England
October 25, 2015