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

Mid 20th Century, English, Passing Strike Skeleton clock in a large scroll frame with profuse engraving on the front plate. This was made by a good 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: Potts & Sons, Leeds Potts was the maker of the movement, which came from a large time punch clock. In addition there is a nice Dutch windmill scene in the center of the dial. The double arbor fusee may be wound from front or back, and the little rear minute indicator is still intact (from the punch clock, now mounted to the rear skeleton plate) The verge is loose on its hub (top arbor), and will not stay in beat. The round dome with turned walnut base is recent; dome setting beside clock in foto. Height of clock 14", Height with dome 16 inches