A Regency Bracket Clock By Leplastrier of London

A Regency Egyptian revival bracket / table clock of eight day duration by Leplastrier, Mark lane, London, Circa 1815. This fine quality clock is in excellent original condition with a beautiful colour and patination to the mahogany case. The well proportioned flame mahogany drumhead case surmounted by a pineapple cast brass finial and flanked by acroteria finials, beneath carved acanthus leaf and reeded decoration with raised mouldings and finely cut brass inlays, mounted on the original four brass bun feet. The figured mahogany case rear with hinged opening doors, with the original locks and key. The beautifully decorated opening cast brass bezel with the original convex glass. The original high quality fire enamelled circular white dial with Roman numerals and signed to the dial centre for Leplastrier, Mark Lane, London. The fully restored, five pillar twin fusee movement of 8 day duration, striking the hours on a single bell, with pull repeat action. The movement with unusual circular shaped plates and well executed engraving to the border, with corresponding engraved makers signature to the lower section. The fine quality pendulum fully engraved to match the movement. Original blued steel spade hands. Original locks and brass butterfly winding key. A good quality clock in fine original condition with the movement fully restored and two year mechanical guarantee. All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (Fbhi), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal. Please contact us for further details and delivery information.