A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK BY JESSOP

A GEORGE III MAHOGANY BRACKET CLOCK

BY JESSOP, LONDON, C.1770

the brass eight day movement with a verge escapement, striking on a bell, with a bob pendulum, the backplate finely engraved with Rococo scrolls, flowers and a butterfly, the arched brass dial with a silvered chapter ring with Roman and Arabic numerals, the polished centre with a date aperture and signature reserve, inscribed 'Jessop London', with pierced scroll hands, the arch with a strike / silent dial and with gilt Rococo spandrels, the bell top case with a brass handle and acorn finials, with glazed sides and doors

46.2cm high