Carlton Clocks

Description

A fine ebonised balloon bracket clock, dated c.1800, by Robert Best of London.

The clock has a signed 7-inch silvered regulator-style dial, with subsidiary hours and date dials and centre seconds.

The eight day twin fusee movement has an anchor escapement and is rack-striking on a bell, the backplate finely engraved with fruit and flowers amidst scroll leaves and foliage.

The ebonised case is surmounted with a brass flame finial, with side brass carry handles, a gilt cherub mask plaque, and is raised on scroll bracket feet.

Height 21½ inches (55cms)

Robert Best of St Pauls, London was a Member of the Clockmakers Company from 1783 - 1825. In 1828 he was working in Little Knightrider Street, London.

To be overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.

(Photographed prior to servicing of the movement)
We are proud to be one of the UK’s finest suppliers of high quality Antique Clocks. We are based in Somerset, but also serve the rest of the UK. We are also delighted to have a number of overseas customers.

The workshops have recently relocated to Somerset and we continue to stock a large range of antique clocks and new clocks at very competitive prices.

We are proud to be members of LAPADA, the Association of Art and Antique Dealers.
Carlton Clocks is also a business partner of the British Horological Institute.

Ian has years of experience in restoring and maintaining clocks. He has a particular interest in early electric clocks. You will see from our Electric Clocks catalogue that we also manufacture and supply a small range of parts for Bulle, Eureka and Brillie electric clocks.

The mix of other clocks for sale is limited only by what Ian finds interesting and/or beautiful, aesthetically or mechanically.