George III ebonised mantle clock by James McCabe, No. 1556
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
Late 18th century
According to the auction catalog, this George III period ebonised mantle clock is attributed to James McCabe of Royal Exchange, London, numbered 1556, and dates to the late 18th century.
The inverted bell-top case features brass pinecone finials, corner spandrels backed by red fabric, and an ogee-moulded base resting on brass ball feet. The circular enamel dial displays Roman numerals with two winding apertures. The source reports that the clock is driven by an eight-day double-fusee movement with an anchor escapement striking a bell, and features an engraved signed backplate.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantle clock
- Dimensions
- 36cm wide, 64cm high, 18cm deep
- Dial Signature
- James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Case Description
- Inverted bell top ebonised case with brass pine cone finials and feet
- Movement Mechanism
- Eight-day double-fusee movement with anchor escapement
- Maker / attribution
- James McCabe
- Backplate Inscription
- James McCabe, Royal Exchange, London, 1556
Design
- Visible features
- • Inverted bell-top ebonised case surmounted by three brass pinecone finials • Circular white dial with Roman numerals and heavy crazing across the enamel surface • Two winding apertures flanking the central hand arbor • Pierced corner spandrels backed by red fabric framing the circular dial bezel • Moulded ogee base raised on round brass ball feet • Prominent vertical crack or seam visible above the dial on the front case door
- Dial and Visual Features
- The clock features a circular enamel dial displaying Roman numerals. It is signed 'James McCabe/ Royal Exchange/ London' and contains two winding holes. The enamel surface displays heavy crazing.
- Movement and Inscriptions
- The internal mechanism is described as an eight-day double-fusee movement with an anchor escapement, configured to strike a bell. The backplate is engraved with the maker's details and the serial number 1556.
- Case and Exterior Construction
- The clock is housed in an ebonised inverted bell-top case. It is supported by an ogee-moulded base resting on brass ball feet. Exterior ornamentation includes three brass pinecone finials, pierced brass rose spandrels, and fret panels on the sides. A vertical crack or seam is noted on the front case door above the dial.
Identification
- Serial number
- 1556
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Backplate engraving, movement mechanism, internal bell, and side fret panels are documented by the auctioneer but not visible in the front photograph.