Mid 20th Century, English, Passing Strike Skeleton clock in the form of Brighton Pavilion.

Mid 20th Century, English, Passing Strike Skeleton clock in the form of Brighton Pavilion. A highly skilled English clockmaker designed and made 10 of the skeleton clocks in this week-end's sale. As with many skeleton clocks, he used an existing antique fusee movement as the heart of the clock and carefully fretted the brass frames and dial to give the impression of their 19th century counterparts. These are not made from kits, rather each one a carefully crafted and unique creation. This front plate has an engraving of a lion under the bell, and the lower plate is engraved: J. SMITH, CLERKENWELL. You will find fotos of other Brighton Pavilion models in skeleton clock books by both Royer-Collard and Roberts. The round dome with turned walnut base is recent. Height of clock 14", Height with dome 18 inches