An early 19th century ebonised single pad top table clock
the dial signed Paul, London, the movement, Paul, Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London
the arched rectangular case surmounted with a brass-bound pad and carrying handle, silvered brass bezel, brass pilasters, fish scale sides and quadrant frets, raised on gilt ball feet, the repainted signed 7.5' Roman dial with blued steel hands, the five pillar twin chain fusee movement with arched plates and anchor escapement, rack striking on a bell, together with brass pendulum and winding key, 45cms high
Footnotes:
'Paul, London' is likely to be Philip or George Paul who are listed as working at 15 Cleveland St. Fitzroy Square from 1802-1828 and from 1830-1835 respectively, though some records list Philip as 1810-1823 and George as 1835-1838. Mary Paul, possibly Philip's widow, was recorded as working at the same address in 1832. The surname 'Paul' is alternatively listed as 'Paule' or'Paull'.
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