Aberdeen Antique Centre

Description

Mantel clock by James Berry of Aberdeen. Twin fusee repeater movement with anchor escapement striking on a bell. 8'' silvered dial with Roman numerals and signature in figured mahogany case, arched top applied with florette & foliage, pierced brass sound frets, bulbous base, square plinth + bun feet. James Berry worked at 59 Marischal St, Aberdeen between 1866-1878 and learned his clockmaking skills in London, which can be seen in the fine quality movement of this clock. circa 1870.