Devereux Bowley of London (1696-1773) Bracket Clock. VV-59.

This is a fine example of a good clock in very nice condition. The movement is an eight-day, double fusee, five-pillar design. It features an anchor recoil escapement and rack striking the hours on a bell. The backplate is engraved. The pendulum bob is decorated with an engraved rod and transit locking device. This movement is in a good, well-figured mahogany case.

The case features a break-arch top, finely executed moldings, and silk-backed fish-scale brass frets on the sides and door front. It is surmounted with a cast brass swinging handle and sits upon four applied brass Ogee feet. The break-arch back door is fitted with glass so one can view the decorative back plate of the movement. The full-size front door carries the cast Sheraton-style bezel with high bowed glass.

The painted dial measures approximately 8 inches in diameter. It is slightly convex. Roman numerals and decorative brass hands display the time.

This clock was made circa 1770.

Approximate dimensions: 15.5 inches tall with the handle upright, 12 inches wide, and 7.5 inches deep.

Inventory number VV-59.