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

Mid 20th Century, English, Passing Strike Skeleton clock in a scroll style frame with profuse engraving on the front plate. This was made by a talented 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, below the XII: J. SMITH, CLERKENWELL; the entire front plate has been hand engraved with scroll type decorations. The round dome with turned walnut base is recent; dome setting beside clock in foto. Quite impressive. Height of clock 14", Height with dome 17 inches