Table clock with pull quarter repeat by Andrew Dunlop
- maker:
- Andrew Dunlop
Spring driven, striking table clock with pull quarter repeat by Andrew Dunlop, London, c.1740. Case veneered in mahogany with inverted bell top and brass feet. The sides have glazed panels with circular fretwork above, and brass carrying handles. Arch dial with alarm dial located in the arch, matted centre with applied silvered chapter ring, calendar and mock pendulum apertures, and steel hands (minute hand broken). Applied silvered name plaque signed 'Andr Dunlop, London' Movement of 8 day duration, with verge escapement and short pendulum, alarmwork, rack striking and pull quarter repeat on six bells. The backplate elaborately engraved. Clockmakers' Museum No. 694
Details
- Category:
- Clockmakers
- Collection:
- The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
- Object Number:
- L2015-3568
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy), steel (metal), gold plated (gilded), mahogany (wood), glass and silvering
- type:
- spring clock, table clock and verge escapement
- credit:
- Lent by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers