Rare Antique English Mahogany 18thc Single Fusee Verge Escapement Bracket Clock
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Powered by Rare Antique English Mahogany 18thc Single Fusee Verge Escapement Bracket Clock Description About Us Delivery Returns Contact us Description Case - Mahogany arched top case with glass side panels and with a beautiful age patina, in original condition for age, glazed front and back door with hook claspsDial - Silvered engraved dial with roman num...erals and original steel hands and is signed to the top by the maker Sparrow of LondonMovement - Single fusee timepiece movement with its original verge escapement in full working order. The movement has a dummy alarm featureMeasurements - 12 inches high x 7 inches wide x 5 inches deepMaker - Sparrow of LondonDate - C1770IMG 4194 - YouTubeVideo will open in a new window
Using the eBay App? Paste link into a browser window:[isdntekvideo] Important Please Read: ALL antique clocks after transport no matter how well they have been looked after or serviced may require setting up, adjustments and setting into beat when you receive them and i always recommend a professional or an experienced clock person to do this correctly for you. Unfortunately with some clocks it is not a matter of unpacking them, putting the pendulum on and away they go, some clocks will need the extra adjustments and setting into beat so please remember this before bidding. Most clocks will be ok and will not need any additional adjustments but please bear in mind this may not be the case. Any clocks returned because of setting up issues or adjustments needed after transit then a fee will be applicable. For your piece of mind we test all our clocks here before they are sent out and any issues are either sorted or described in the add, the clock will not have any problems as they are tested vigorously before sending. Please read my full terms and conditions by clicking on the returns tab above. Good luck and happy bidding PLEASE NOTE: I have just received some excellent quality bracket clocks from a private collection all of which have been well looked after all of which will be listed over the next few weeks. Some excellent quality bracket clocks please keep your eyes open over the next few months THE CASE This clock is a high quality 18th century antique English mahogany single fusee verge escapement bracket clock of superb sweet proportions which is in original condition, the clock is made the clock maker Sparrow of London
The case features a arch top design and a brass carry handle to the centre, the case has a glass panes on either side through which you can see the working movement, it has a hinged glazed front door and a hinged glazed back door both having there hook clasp latches. The case also features an original pierced brass cherub head pierced spandrel to the top arch of the clock which is covered by its original glass panel
The mahogany case is in original condition being exactly how you want to see it and as you would only expect to see in a well looked after clock of its age. The case is exactly as i received it, it has a fantastic display look to it and the quality is one of the finest i have seen in an early verge bracket clock
THE DIAL The clock features a silvered engraved dial with with roman numerals and has its original steel hands, the dial is in excellent condition with only minimal wear around the 1 winding hole and looks superb as i am sure you would agree protected by its glazed hinged door The dial is signed and engraved in the top by the maker Sparrow of London, there is a alarm setting dial to the centre but this is a dummy and just for show
THE MOVEMENT The clock has an absolutely fantastic original English single fusee movement with its quality original verge escapement, the movement is in full working order keep good time as you can see in the video above. The movement is of outstanding quality and all in excellent original working condition with superb brass plate covers which cover up and enclose the movement to keep the dust out. The movement comes with a 6 months return to base warranty
MEASUREMENTS The clock has very very sweet proportions and measures 12 inches high x 7 inches wide x 5 inches deep and looks super impressive wherever it is displayed APPROX DATE Circa 1770 This is a high quality 18th century English single fusee verge bracket clock and a beautiful display piece. Looks absolutely fantastic wherever it is displayed and a true talking point of any room. Exceptional clock which will only grow significantly in value over the years
Reasons why you should buy your antique clock from Times & Chimes Ltd !!!
We understand buying an antique clock is a big decision and we are very well experienced in current market's. We have many years experience in buying and selling original antique clocks which are carefully sourced and many from private collections and we know exactly whay buyers expect when purchasing such a prized possession and a potential investment. Here are some of the main reasons why you should buy your antique clocks from us for complete piece of mind
1 - We offer the very best customer service before, during and after the sale
2 - Six month return to base warranty on mechanisms
3 - All our original antique clocks are of high quality and carefully sourced
4 - Every clock we sell are tested for a minimum of 1 week before being offered for sale
5 - We have earned a consistently excellent track record of sales with 100% Feedback
6 - All our items are professionally packed and dispatched promptly
7 - All clocks are sent with world leading couriers on a priority service with full online tracking
About Us Times And Chimes Ltd are a Gloucestershire based company that specializes in selling all kinds of antique clocks including grandfather clocks, regulator clocks, bracket clocks, fusee clocks, french clocks, automaton clocks, musical clocks, wall clocks, carriage clocks and mantle clocks.We pride ourselves on our expertise which we have acquired after dealing in clocks for over 20 Years and have a vast knowledge of various aspects of antique clocks. We have a team of professionals who deal with different aspects of the business
We pride ourselves on excellent customer service before, during and after all sales and as such we have built up an excellent reputation worldwide with many happy customers who keep returning to us for their clock purchases. Please check out our thousands of positive feedbacks
We buy and sell all antique clocks at valuations based on their quality and originality. We have bought many private collections over the years and we continually search for private collections for sale. We have a great reputation worldwide for the clocks we have sold over the years and have many returning customers. All our antique clocks are carefully sourced from private collections and other sources and we deal in only good original antique clocks Please visit our clock restoration page on top which gives more information on the clock repair services we provide. Please contact us for a price if you have a clock that needs a service Delivery All my items will be packed professionally using plenty of leading packaging supplies including soft foam, packing peanuts, bubble wrap, cardboard boxes and custom made wooden crates where appropriate. We have an excellent shipping record and have sent thousands of parcels throughout the globe with excellent success record
Shipping prices include professional packaging materials, boxes, and priority service with a full online tracking number
I will only use professional couriers mainly Fedex which will provide a full tracking number which can be tracked online Different countries have different customs rules so please check with your customs office for custom duties and taxes as these are the buyers responsibility. Full invoice amounts will be declared as i am required by law
Returns All bids and purchases are legally binding and non paying bidders will be reported to ebay and legal action taken
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6 Months Return To Base Warranty On Mechanism
All our clocks are tested for a minimum of 1 week before listing onto ebay and working condition is clearly stated above
No matter how well antique clocks have been serviced they will need final adjusting and setting into beat after transport and a professional person is advised and may be required in order to do this so please bear this in mind before bidding
If on the rare occasion you receive a clock that has a problem or does not work after initial set up and adjusting by a professional person then we reserve the right for you to return the mechanism for repair by myself
There will be no refunds if the mechanism needs repair. I reserve the right for the mechanism to be returned to me for repair
I offer a 6 months return to base warranty on all my mechanisms (unless stated not working in description)
In case of a problem after a professional has attempted to set the clock up you can return the mechanism back to me for repair
Please do not take the mechanism to a local clock maker/repairer as this will render the warranty void. All repairs needed to the mechanism will be carried out by myself and not by a 3rd party clock maker/repairer unless agreed by myself beforehand. please contact me in the first instance to arrange return of the mechanism for repair by myself
Shipping the mechanism back to me will be at the buyers cost and i will pay to get the mechanism back to you after repair
All repair costs will be met by myself for 6 months after purchase. If a mechanism is faulty after 6 months then i can offer a repair service for a discounted price but this cost will be met by the buyer if after 6 months of purchase
I can also offer a repair service and servicing of all antique clocks at a good rate for other clocks in your collection etc. Please contact me for a quote if you have another movement that requires servicing Contact us To contact us please click on ask seller question tab or call the customer service numbers provided by ebay at the bottom of the listings page You may also be interested in: Rare Antique French 8 Day Black Shell, Bronze & Brass Inlaid Boulle Mantle Clock£0.99View itemRare Antique French 14 Day Duration 2Tone Bronze & Ormolu Mantel / Bracket Clock£1995.00View itemVintage Burr Walnut Westminster Chime & Multi Dial Calander Musical Mantel Clock£0.99View itemRare Antique French 14 Day Duration 2Tone Bronze & Ormolu Mantel / Bracket Clock£0.99View item Rare Jean Roulet Le Locle Calendar Mantel Clock With Red Enamel And Brass Case£0.99View itemAntique English Walnut Bell Top Twin Fusee Verge Escapement Bracket Clock£0.99View item
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