C. Harris, Cornhill, London – Circa 1820
£4,250.00
A handsome and well-proportioned Regency rosewood bracket clock signed C. Harris, Cornhill, London.
The elegant case surmounted by a boldly carved gadrooned pediment sweeping upwards to a pagoda top, reflecting the confident architectural taste of the Regency period. The trunk stands on a rectangular base and is centred with a brass-bound recessed rosewood panel, above a crisply carved egg-and-dart moulding to the plinth, the whole raised on brass ball feet. The rich rosewood veneers, combined with the classical detailing, create a strong and refined presence.
The 5-inch convex painted dial, with Roman numerals and finely pierced brass hands, is enclosed within a polished brass bezel. A strike/silent selector is positioned on the dial, consistent with quality London production of the period.
Behind the dial is a well-finished eight-day double fusee movement, striking the hours on a bell. The backplate is engraved with a neat border, demonstrating careful finishing. The movement retains a number of desirable features including:
- Heavy brass pendulum bob
- Ladder-type pendulum regulation
- Transit block
- Strike/silent mechanism
- Repeater cord
The specification confirms this as a properly appointed London bracket clock rather than a provincial example.
Height: 43.5 cm
Duration: Eight days
Escapement: Anchor
Strike: Bell
Clocks of this scale and specification from the Cornhill address represent the confident workmanship and refined taste of early 19th-century London horology. The combination of strong Regency case design and fully featured double fusee movement makes this a particularly attractive example.
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