Johannsen of London Ships Clock

A brass cased ships clock with bevelled glass to the opening front door. A painted dial with a small sweep seconds hand signed 'A Johannsen & Co 149 Minories London E' with a slow/fast adjuster. A well cast solid brass case with a top opening hinge. An 8-day duration timepiece mechanism of higher quality with a precision escapement. Johannsen & Co are recorded in Loomes 'Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World' book as working in London from 1863-9. He is also listed in Chronometer Makers of the World (Tony Mercer) as a great maker supplying other makers. He worked from various addresses in London from 1859 before finally moving to 149 Minories in 1865. The firm continued in business until 1937. From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique antique wall clock that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Please contact us for delivery information. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.