c.1858 English Carriage Clock by MF Dent, #17904. SOLD
Inv. #: e102
Maker: MF Dent, 33 Cockspur St, London, 17904.
Circa: 1858
Size: 7.5 in case.
9.25 in with handle.
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Case
The typically English gilt-bronze case has crisp molded edges, a decorative hinged handle and a solid back door with shutter apertures.
Dial
The white porcelain dial has black Roman numerals for the hours, a sub-second's dial at the twelve, steel-cut spade hands and a gilt damascened mask that carries the nameplate signed 'Dent, 33 Cockspur St, London'.
Movement
The exceptional twin-fusee movement has beautifully finished plates and brackets, finely cut wheelwork, strikes on a gong when running or when the repeat button is pushed, has a strike/silent lever on the backplate and is signed 'Dent, 33 Cockspur St, London, 17904. The high-quality jeweled lever platform sits on top, has a split bi-metallic balance wheel, a free sprung balance spring and has adjustable stop work for the contrate wheel.
Ref: This exact clock is described and pictured in the Dent section of Derek Roberts <em>Carriage Clock and Other Travelling Clocks</em>, pg. 307.
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