Benjamin Barber Musical Bracket Clock

Description:

Benjamin Barber Musical Bracket Clock, London, c. 1770, mahogany case with cast brass finials, side carrying handles, fabric-backed pierced brass sound frets, and scroll feet, brass dial with applied silvered roman numeral chapter ring, engraved center, subsidiary dials for chime/not chime, and musical selection a Song/a Dance and maker's boss recessed in the arch signed Benj. Barber/London, eight-day, fusee, time, strike and musical movement on a nest of eight bells playing hourly and on command with fully engraved back plate and verge escapement, ht. 24 in.
Estimate $10,000-15,000

Case with veneer cracks and lifting. Rear door is missing glass. Movement in need over overhaul. Finials a later replacement. Music plays strong and clear on pull repeat but not consistent at hours. Dial mat needs restoration. Later key, Has door key.


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