Catalogue - Antique Clocks and Barometers

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PAYNE, 163 NEW BOND STREET, LONDON
fine English carriage clock in a rosewood veneered four-glass
case standing on adjustable brass bun feet; the case rising to an
ormolu carrying handle.
The two train fusée movement has a high quality compensated platform
lever escapement, with maintaining power. The hours are sounded on a
gong and there is a soft/loud control operated from the side of the case –
a rare but sought after feature.
The gilt brass dial is finely engraved within and around the roman chapter
ring. Both the dial and the backplate are signed by the maker.
Date: circa 1840
Height excluding handle: 9 in (23 cm)
* Payne worked in London during the first half of the nineteenth century
producing many fine mantel and carriage clocks.
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