English Regency antique mantel clock, Atlas holding the world signed Bentley and lBeck 1292.

English Regency antique mantel clock,  Atlas holding the world signed Bentley and lBeck 1292.
A fine and unusual antique English Regency mantel clock in patinated bronze and original ormolu. Set on a square base with ormolu mouldings the immensely strong figure of the kneeling Atlas holds the ormolu clock orb in his arms. Fine ormolu bezel surrounds the white enamel dial fully signed Bentley and Beck, Royal Exchange London 1292 and having blued steel spade hands. The 8 day movement with heavy bob pendulum and single fusee movement with original fusee chain and fine key. The movement is also fully signed on the backplate. In GH Baillie "Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World" he says "Bentley and Beck. London 1815-24." 14 inches high by 5.25 inches square at the base ( 35 cms by 13 cms ).

Stock Number: 4160

Origin: England

Price: SOLD

Availability: SOLD

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