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Adams, 36 Lombard St London c.1850 Stock No. 3081

Adams, 36 Lombard St London c.1850

An elegant mid-19th century mantel clock of small size, with a round topped engraved silvered brass dial with floral engraving below the chapter, in an ebonised case with a pointed four centred arched top, the fusee movement striking on a bell. Total height = 11"

Price: £3,800
Stock No. 3081

Few bracket clocks manage to contain so much clock in a small space, and continue to look so elegant.

Thomas Adams is recorded working at this address in partnership with Richard Widenham until c. 1850, and thereafter on his own account, subsequently moving to Cannon Street, before dying in Catford in 1870.