Beschreibung:

A Victorian large gilt brass mounted ebonised quarter chiming bracket clock J.W. Benson, London, late 19th century The substantial four pillar triple chain fusee movement chiming the quarters on four gongs and striking the hour on a further larger gong, with rise/fall regulation and pendulum holdfast to the spotted backplate, the 8 inch arched brass dial with matted centre within applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with stylised fleur-de-lys half hour markers and engraved J.W. BENSON, LONDON to upper margin, the angles with gilt foliate scroll cast spandrels with the upper castings continuing up into the arch to surround the subsidiary SLOW/FAST and CHIME/SILENT selection dials set behind heavy leafy border cast brass glazed door with canted silvered brass bezel insert, the case with triangular pediment enclosing scroll pierced mount flanked by foliate cast finials above fluted Corinthian pilasters with gilt caps and bases flanking dial with leafy spandrel mounts to upper quadrants above door, the sides with generous foliate scroll pierced cast brass break-arch sound frets, on cavetto moulded inverted breakfront skirt base applied with cast leafy rosettes and with inset squab feet, 66,5cm (26.25ins) high. The firm of James William Benson was created when a partnership between brothers James William and Samuel Stuckley Benson was dissolved in 1855. James William Benson was succeeeded by his two sons, Arthur and Alfred after his death in 1878. Their business expanded and traded from several addresses in London including 25 Old Bond Street (1872-3), 28 Royal Exchange (1892-1937) and Ludgate Hill (1854-1937 with their clock and watchmaking workshops located behind at 4-5 Horseshoe Court). The firm became a Limited Company in 1892 and continued trading until bought, presumably by Garrards, in 1973. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clo