Bracket Clock - Hampson & Thewell, Manchester

Hampson & Thewell, Manchester – Fine Regency Rosewood & Brass-Inlaid Bracket Clock, c.1820–1830 A handsome and substantial early 19th-century English bracket clock by Hampson & Thewell of Manchester, housed in an elegant rosewood case extensively decorated with brass inlay. Details Maker: Hampson & Thewell, Manchester Date: Early 19th century, circa 1820–1830 Period: Regency/George IV Case: Rosewood Extensive decorative brass inlay Large painted Roman-numeral dial Silent/Strike selector Twin-train movement Bell strike Pierced brass side sound frets Decorative brass finial Brass ball feet Glazed rear door A particularly decorative and imposing example of an early 19th-century English bracket clock, combining a signed Manchester dial and substantial bell-striking movement with a richly ornamented rosewood and brass-inlaid case. The clock is an antique of approximately 200 years of age and consequently has marks, wear and minor imperfections commensurate with its age. Dimensions: Running and striking condition: Overhaled 1 months ago and strikes the hours on a bell Key and pendulum: Key and original brass pendulum.