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Lot Essay
The present clock exhibits many of the qualities only found on regulators of the best quality from this period.
The well proportioned case is made of the finest rosewood. It also has a 'secret' spring-loaded door catch to the left side so that the clean proportions are not spoilt by an ugly key hole in the middle of the door.
The robust movement plates are beautifully spotted using a precise turning engine and the fine quality deadbeat escapement is mounted on the backplate with a beautifully crafted two-piece crutchpiece. Other refinements include a clever locking device for the pendulum suspension block, so that when the movement is being moved the delicate steel suspension spring is safe and secure. This was an expensive refinement that lesser clockmakers omitted, both because of the expense and because they lacked the ability. Lastly, the elaborate nine rod gridiron pendulum has a particularly delicate adjustment device beneath the large bob which enhances the clock's timekeeping capabilities.
The well proportioned case is made of the finest rosewood. It also has a 'secret' spring-loaded door catch to the left side so that the clean proportions are not spoilt by an ugly key hole in the middle of the door.
The robust movement plates are beautifully spotted using a precise turning engine and the fine quality deadbeat escapement is mounted on the backplate with a beautifully crafted two-piece crutchpiece. Other refinements include a clever locking device for the pendulum suspension block, so that when the movement is being moved the delicate steel suspension spring is safe and secure. This was an expensive refinement that lesser clockmakers omitted, both because of the expense and because they lacked the ability. Lastly, the elaborate nine rod gridiron pendulum has a particularly delicate adjustment device beneath the large bob which enhances the clock's timekeeping capabilities.