C.1875, W. F. Evans, Birmingham, 3-fusee, 8-bell quarter chime skeleton clock in the form of Westminster Abbey.
Extensive details on both Evans and this frame design can be found in Derek Roberts book titled British Skeleton Clocks, pages 64-65 and pages 145-148. Note Royer-Collard's book on skeletons incorrectly attributes this frame to Smith & Sons (figures 2-25 & 2-26), although extolling its virtue. The eight bell peal is the famous Whittington tune, and gives 8 notes on the first quarter, 16 at the half and 32 on the hour, followed by the hour gong. There are actually 4 plates in all, 2 for the movement, another for the dial and a 4th in front, forming the vestibule of the church. See also 2 small silvered plaques with the name R. Richardson, Middlesboro (either the customer or the retailer). Clock is quite clean and running, could use oil here and there. Noteworthy on this clock is the 2-jar mercury pendulum (at desk for safety) and the original dome in good condition. (Special handling/delivery required on the dome). Height of clock and base 23.5", overall with dome 28"
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