English York Minster Skeleton Clock by J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell
A very impressive English skeleton clock fashioned after the iconic York Minster Cathedral. Expertly crafted by celebrated clockmaker J. Smith & Sons of Clerkenwell. This exceptional eight-day timepiece keeps the time with a two-train fusée movement marking the hour and half-hour with a pleasing gong strike. The time is displayed on oversized pierced, silvered, and engraved chapter ring and blued steel gothic hands. Presented upon a velvet-covered plinth and wood base beneath a glass case with brass frame. Further, this intriguing timepiece bears a full restoration and a one year warranty. The skeleton clock is infinitely captivating for both beauty and mechanical mastery.
20 1/2″H x 13 1/2″W x 10″D Overall
14 1/2″H x 9″W x 6″D Clock
Circa 1880