George III Mahogany Mantel Clock by William Storr
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
c.1780-90
According to the auction catalogue, this small George III mahogany mantel clock dates to circa 1780–1790. It is housed in a domed case fitted with brass corners, feet, and an overhead brass carrying handle.
The engraved silvered dial displays Roman numerals, outer Arabic five-minute divisions, and an upper subsidiary Strike/Silent dial flanked by engraved harebell swags and floral spandrels. The dial is signed 'William Storr St James' Street LONDON'. The source reports an eight-day brass twin fusee movement with verge escapement, five knopped pillars, brass bob pendulum, and bell strike, accompanied by an engraved back plate.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Mantel clock
- Dimensions
- 26 cm high, 19.3 cm wide, 14.7 cm deep
- Case Details
- Domed case with brass handle, corners, and feet
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker Inscription
- William Storr St James' Street LONDON
- Maker / attribution
- William Storr
- Movement Description
- Brass eight-day twin fusee movement with verge escapement and five knopped pillars
- Back Plate Decoration
- Engraved with a basket of flowers and scrolling foliage
Design
- Visible features
- • Arched mahogany case with a moulded base and domed top • Gilt or brass loop carrying handle affixed to the top of the case • Arched silvered dial with black Roman hours, outer Arabic five-minute markers, and pierced black hands • Subsidiary Strike/Silent dial situated in the upper arch • Glazed front door with a keyhole escutcheon on the left stile • Glazed arched side apertures • Four brass bracket feet supporting the stepped plinth base • Two winding arbors visible on the main dial
- Dial and Inscriptions
- The arched silvered dial features black Roman hour numerals and outer Arabic five-minute divisions. A subsidiary 'Strike Silent' dial is positioned in the upper arch. The dial is inscribed 'William Storr St James' Street LONDON' and is decorated with engraved harebell swags and floral spandrels.
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- The mantel clock is housed in a mahogany case featuring a domed top, a moulded base, and four brass bracket feet. It includes a brass carrying handle mounted on the top, with additional brass corners. Glazed apertures are present on the sides, and the front door is fitted with a keyhole escutcheon. The clock measures 26cm high, 19.3cm wide, and 14.7cm deep.
- Internal Movement and Components
- The auction catalogue reports that the clock contains an eight-day brass twin fusee movement with a verge escapement and five knopped pillars. The clock strikes on a bell and utilizes a brass bob pendulum. The back plate is described as being engraved with a basket of flowers surrounded by scrolling foliage. These internal details are not visible in the provided imagery.
Identification
- 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: Internal movement, verge escapement, pendulum, and engraved back plate are not visible in the provided image and are catalogued based on source description
- Research required: Winder is not visible in the photograph