Bracket clock
Howard and Co.
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Glass, Metal, Wood
Measurements
735 x 485 x 320 mm
Place of origin
New York
Collection
Cliveden Estate, Buckinghamshire
NT 765933
Summary
A gilt mahogany and ormolu mounted bracket clock, caddy top surmounted by flaming iron finial on base supported by volutes with floral and ribbon swags on plinth beneath, flaming ern finials at each corner, hinged back door of brass lattice, sides each with drop brass handles and ormolu pierced panel of cherubs mask in sunburst, chamfered corners mounted with ormolu caryatids glass face in hinged ormolu semi-circular top frame with reeded and leaf border, dome top dial with silvered hour ring and three subsidiary rings demoting chime/silent, slow/fast, Westminster/8 bells, ormolu scroll feet.
Makers and roles
Howard and Co., maker