Spectacular Ebony and Bronze Bracket Clock with Triple Sounder. England, XIX Century

This awesome mantel clock is a real Bracket model, a Victorian design made in England in the 19th century. This is a museum clock, an extra rare model for its triple-strike gong-and-bell movement. These clocks usually have one or even two tunes, but it is extremely uncommon to find a model with three tunes altogether. The clock has Westminster chime over bells, Westminster chimes over gongs and Cambridge chime over bells, plus silence function. The movement chimes the hours and the quarters and boasts an exceptional quality. It has been completely restored and fine-tuned in order to guarantee an impeccable working order.The triple-strike movement provides three compositions: two Westminster tunes (on bells and on gongs) and a Cambridge tune on bells. The clocks face is made of silvery metal with black Roman numbers and three hands on top: the tune selector, the speed adjustment and the device that lets the owner chose to silence the chimes or not. It is also decorated with great ormolu filigree details that match the boxs decoration, and is protected by the front glass door. The box is made of solid mahogany wood and boasts an architectural-inspired design (temple-style) and the ormolu details stated before. It has open sides and back; the side panels are adorned by fine ormolu filigree details and white satin pieces of fabric. Each side has a bronze handle attached to the wood. The clock´s back side has a door with a metal filigree panel and a white satin piece of fabric. If we open this door we will reach the striking movement, composed of a number of pieces that make up an intricate and fascinating set. All the component parts are original and have survived to our days in excellent condition. The gongs bear a mark engraved in the metal, with the initials G.B. into a rectangle (corresponding to Great Britain). The ebony box has also been restored and shines in all its glory. This incredible triple-strike Bracket mantel clock is a real museum piece, very rare and with a state-of-art beauty. A luxury article, bound to belong to a great collector who can appreciate the most exceptional antiques. Measurements: Width: 14.1 in / 72 cm. Height: 28.3 in / 36 cm. IMPORTANT: Whenever possible, he will be delivered in person, but may also be sent to anywhere in the world. However, because of its delicacythe clock is shipped disassembled into two packages: clock case and movement. To reassemble it is necessary to hire a professional clockmaker who perform the reassembly and adjustment of the device once in final destination.