Description
For your consideration I present this truly unique piece of horological craftmanship and historical railway importance. This exceptional twin fusee bracket clock is of the very highest quality made by the world-famous James McCabe of London. His clocks rarely come on to the market so this is a significant chance to own a true piece of history. As if this isn”t enough this gorgeous clock was presented by the esteemed Wyndham Raymond Portal, 1st Viscount Portal, GCMG, MVO, DSO, PC to Keith Walter Chamberlain Grand. Mr Grand was the first regional manager of British Railways Western Region, morphing from GWR after nationalisation, and this clock was presented to him by the Viscount who was the last chairman of the Great Western Railway. This clock would have resided in Paddington Station, the location of the head office of the new region, and has its original numbered ivorine plaque under the case.
There are similar examples of this clock on the market from lesser makers at a cheaper price but they are mostly unrestored and as a movement overhaul is £1200 and a case refurbishment £700 as is a dial restoration, this clock represents fantastic value and gives peace of mind.
This gorgeous brass inlaid and mahogany Regency period bracket clock dates from circa 1810 and has just been overhauled, being in fine original condition. The wire-driven eight day movement has shouldered plates and five knopped pillars, the movement striking the hours on a tuneful bell and my three year guarantee comes as standard. The foliate detailing to the backplate and the original exquisite regulated scale pendulum are further examples of the high levels of workmanship applied to all McCabe”s pieces, the backplate also bearing the maker”s name and place of work. There is a strike/silent lever for the hourly strike at the XII position and the all-important original travel-stop is present.
