An attractive Regency brass-inlaid mahogany octagonal wall clock, dating from the early 19th century, with a painted Roman numeral dial signed “Barnard, 16 Chapel St.”
The octagonal mahogany case is particularly decorative, each section of the broad surround inlaid in brass with stylised foliate motifs and divided by fine brass stringing. The warm mahogany and brass decoration give the clock a handsome and distinctive Regency appearance.
The painted dial has black Roman numerals and steel hands, enclosed behind a glazed brass bezel. The clock is fitted with a single-fusee movement and is supplied with its pendulum and key.
A particularly appealing example of the classic Regency octagonal wall clock, distinguished by its richly decorated brass-inlaid case and signed dial.
DIMENSIONS
Width: 37 cm
CONDITION
The clock presents attractively overall, with a pleasing colour and good definition to the decorative brass inlay. There are marks, knocks, scratches and minor losses commensurate with age and use. The painted dial shows age-related wear and discolouration, with a larger area of paint loss and/or historic restoration around the VII–VIII numerals, together with further minor marks and wear, as shown in the photographs. The case has minor age-related wear and imperfections, while retaining a very attractive overall appearance. The brass bezel has expected tarnishing and wear.
The clock is supplied with its pendulum and key. The movement has not been tested and the clock is therefore sold as untested, with no guarantee as to working order or timekeeping.
Overall, a handsome and unusually decorative Regency wall clock with an attractive brass-inlaid mahogany case and plenty of period character.