Mid 20th Century, English, Passing Strike Skeleton clock in a rafter style frame with engraving on the front plate.

Mid 20th Century, English, Passing Strike Skeleton clock in a rafter style frame with engraving on the front plate. This was made by a skilled English clockmaker. 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. The front dial is nicely engraved: J. SMITH, CLERKENWELL. The round dome with turned walnut base is recent; dome setting beside clock in foto. Height of clock 11.5", Height with dome 13.5 inches