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Henry Simcock, Daintree, an ebonised bracket clock, circa 1700, the bell top case with handle above and four urn finials, the single fusee verge six latched pillar movement with quarter pull repeat on two bells, the 18cm square brass dial with winged cherub spandrels, silvered chapter ring, mock pendulum and date apertures, ringed winding hole, signed to the scroll engraved backplate, glazed sides, on four brass disc feet, with later wall bracket having frieze drawer. Note: Henry Simcock is recorded working in Daventry (also known as Daintree) circa 1714. See Baillie (GH) Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, p.292. 36 x 26.50cm (14 x 10in) ConditionLooks to have been repolished / cleaned. With later wall bracket. Seatboard nailed to supporting blocks. Repeating work/train may be a 20th century replacement or addition. Appears fully wound. Currently ticking but not tested for any duration. I suspect refurbished 20 or 30 years ago when purchased. Has a crank wind key and case key. See photos.

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