Mantel clock 6

Yes another clock from the Regency period. It has a similar style top to Mantel clock 5, so a Chamfer top clock of the early 1800s. It is made from more of the gorgeous fiddle back Jarrah. 

However, more in keeping with the original clocks of the period, it is decorated with inlaid brass strings and dots.  This was my first attempt at inlaying brass. The case also has traditional brass ball feet, a brass pineapple finial on the top, and Lions head handles.  It was a wedding anniversary present for friends and has their initials on the front.

The chamfer top can be removed to access the key. 

It houses another Hermle ting-tang movement.  These small round Hermle movements have many options.   They do, or did, front wind, rear wind - this one is front wound hence the holes in the dial.  They can have a Single bell, ting- tang/twin nested bells - as this one, or a 'Ships' clock bell version. Additionally they can be pendulum regulated, or balance wheel regulated, as in this one. The plates are just 100mm in diameter so its small.  I can't ever imagine putting a quartz movement in a clock!!

The brass frets on the sides, are backed with velvet to let out the sound of the bells.

Thanks for looking.  Hope you are keeping up!!