Thomas Tompion No. 125
This important Queen Anne table clock with quarter repeating from either side and numbered to the exquisitely engraved backplate 377. The rectangular dial with subsidiary dials for strike/silent and regulation, maker's signature engraved between and bouble screwed mask and foliate gilt spandrels. The movement with latched dial and seven latched pillars, pivoted verge escapement and rise/fall regulation. A superb clock by probably the most important English clockmaker and incorporating his quarter repeating system.
Circa: 1700
Height: 16.25 ins. (41.275 cm)
Case Material: Ebony
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