A SMALL GEORGE III EBONISED BRACKET TIMEPIECE WITH ALARM

The arched case with brass handle surmount, above the 4 in. silvered dial with alarm-setting subsidiary in the arch, Roman chapters and signed to the centre with pierced blued steel trefoil hands, on stepped base and cast brass claw feet, the signed movement with rectangular plates and striking on a bell

25.5 cm high, handle down

Probably Richard Webster, Change Alley, apprenticed in 1800, he became free in 1807 and was a liveryman 1810-1840.  Perhaps related to William Webster, who had been established there from 1710 as a journeyman to Tompion.

Condition report:

1 pendulum

This charming timepiece is in original untouched condition.  The movement will require a service. The case is dirty and ‘dry’ so will require a wax.  Slight chip to the dial fillet on bottom left