Hampson & Thewell, Manchester – Fine Regency Rosewood & Brass-Inlaid Bracket Clock, c.1820–1830

A handsome and substantial early 19th-century English bracket clock by Hampson & Thewell of Manchester, housed in an elegant rosewood case extensively decorated with brass inlay.

Details

• Maker: Hampson & Thewell, Manchester

• Date: Early 19th century, circa 1820–1830

• Period: Regency/George IV

• Case: Rosewood

• Extensive decorative brass inlay

• Large painted Roman-numeral dial

• Silent/Strike selector

• Twin-train movement

• Bell strike

• Pierced brass side sound frets

• Decorative brass finial

• Brass ball feet

• Glazed rear door

A particularly decorative and imposing example of an early 19th-century English bracket clock, combining a signed Manchester dial and substantial bell-striking movement with a richly ornamented rosewood and brass-inlaid case.

The clock is an antique of approximately 200 years of age and consequently has marks, wear and minor imperfections commensurate with its age.

Dimensions: 

Running and striking condition: Overhaled 1 months ago and strikes the hours on a bell

Key and pendulum: Key and original brass pendulum.