The bell top pediment with a brass carrying handle and four finials, above an arched glazed door, with 6 in. arched brass dial, signed on a silvered plate between the two subsidiaries, above silvered chapter ring, matted centre, blued steel handles and calendar aperture, with four finely cast spandrels, the twin train chain fusée movement with verge escapement, five well turned ringed and knopped pillars, foliate engraved backplate with pendulum holding block, striking on a bell
39 cm high, handle down
William Allam, a fine maker, is recorded in the Clockmakers Company from 1743-1785, working from 175 Fleet Street and later Bond Street. In 1763 he entered into a partnership to form Allam & Clements.
A virtually identical clock was sold Christie's, London, 23 September 2010, lot 94 (£15,000); another sold Bonhams 7 July 2009, lot 127 (£13,200).
CONDITION REPORT
The clock is in very good original condition. It is in going order, striking and ticking. The movement appears well cared for. It is clean and has been serviced recently. The case has some marks and knocks consistent with age. There has been some light refreshing to the ebonising in places. Attractively, some areas of wear to high points showing the base wood. The metal mounts retain their original unrestored surface, attractively tarnished, with some ware to gilding in places. The verge appears to be original. A fine clock.
