FINE QUALITY GARRARD BRACKET CLOCK
MADE BY ELLIOTT
WITH SILVERED ENGRAVED DIAL, BRASS/GOLD PLATED CARRY HANDLES, BRACKET FEET AND MOUNTS
Limited Edition NICE QUALITY CLOCK No. 78 of ONLY 80 pieces ever made.
This superb clock has a very fine dual chime movement with Westminster, Whittington.
This is a very rare chance to acquire a magnificent quailty Bracket clock made to the highest specification for GARRARD - THE CROWN JEWELLERS by the renowned makers F.W. ELLIOTT of LONDON!
This clock was made as a VERY limited (and expensive!) edition of only 80 pieces, this one being hand engraved number 78 The clock is exceptional even by Elliott standards as it has a substantial HAND ENGRAVED movement which has a duration of eight days! The movement has a tune change switch to the rear and WESTMINSTER, WHITTINGTON full quarter chiming can be selected as preferred. To the front of the clock is a STRIKE/SILENT lever should you wish only silence!
The back plate to this clock bears the most wonderful hand engraved details including roses engraved around the winding squares and the cartouche with the makers details.
The arch top bracket clock case is made of the finest MAHOGANY and this is mounted with brass plated gold mounts. The dial has the Royal stamp marking the Anniversary of Garrard Clock Co London, The side glass to view the most wonderfull movement, Having the original platform escapment in full working order.
Garrard Anniversary date marks to further enhance the valuable clock made for the Anniversary and recognition of the work of Knibb . The Royal Purple silk lined pierced mahogany sound frets to the sides also inner base has lining to allow the sound to flow through.
The clock is in a very original condition, having been loved for many years. The movement looks to have not been refurbished or repaired, and although running . The dial has it's original finish.
The Glass side panels are also in good condtion - please see pictures - , superb piano like finish Elliott's favoured for their clocks, and I have seen this on their products before. So to sum up, a very genuine clock that is in exellent genuine condition! A worthwhile point is that this was a VERY EXPENSIVE AND RARE CLOCK when new, hence it's rarity and interest for collectors today - it is sure to be an appreciating asset!
The clock is extremely good quality heavy movement inside and the quality nature of it's manufacture - the clock is running well and CHIMING ON 9 BELLS as it should . The lacquered brass mounts and dial and also the French Polished clock case are in original condition.
This is a RARE chance to purchase such a clock for investment or enjoyment! - already 30 years old!
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SIZES APPX.
HEIGHT 13 inches
WIDTH 10 inches
DEPTH 6.5 inches