Vintage Solid Brass Bracket Timepiece, the “peckover”, by Rotherham & Sons of Coventry.

A scarce and heavy (>3kg in weight), English bracket timepiece named the “Peckover” with solid brass and glazed case, by maker Rotherham and Sons of Coventry. This is one of the rarest of the famous Rotherham & Sons portfolio of fabulous vintage bracket clocks, with only c4,200 being made by the company during the period c1955-1968. (These primarily as presentation cocks for the corporate sector, such as this fine example). • An attractive open-faced break-arch dial. • Chrome chapter ring with brass floral decoration, black Roman numerals and matted brass centre. • Original pair of black Louis XIV style hands. • 2 x winged maiden spandrels set higher up on the face. • Inverted bell top pagoda top and stepped-based platform base. • Swing-type brass carrying handle. • 2 x glazed side panels (allowing the movement to be viewed). • Removable rear brass panel with central opening mechanism. • Movement protected by its original Perspex circular dust cover. • 8-day lever movement is driven by an 11-jewel screwed balance platform escapement with Chronovar hair spring and stamped with the "R&S" initials. (NB: In 1929, Rotherham's became the first English clock making company to manufacture an all-English platform escapement movement). • Military style ‘hands-set’ button. • Detachable folding rear winding key, mounted on the lacquered concentrically snailed backplate. • Movement serial number is: "15969" and stamped "Rotherham Made in England." There is also a brass Courtaulds long service presentation plaque on the outside of the back panel, to "Herbert Teate." Payment - We Accept: - Debit / Credit Cards. - BACS Transfer. (Our bank details are on our invoices). - Cash. (If collecting or on delivery).