AN EBONISED STRIKING TABLE CLOCK by Robert Dovers

AN EBONISED STRIKING TABLE CLOCK by Robert Dovers, Bath, late 18th century, the three train fusee chiming movement with anchor escapement striking on eight bells on the quarter hour, and followed by a further striking of a single bell for the hours, the back plate engraved with foliate scrolls and secured by brackets, 7" arched brass dial with Roman and Arabic numerals on silvered chapter ring, matted centre with recessed silvered signature panel, chime/silent dial to arch, the case with loop carrying handle and pineapple finials on bell top, glazed sides, moulded base and brass bun feet, 20" high to tip of handle (Est. plus 21% premium inc. VAT) (Illustrated)