An English table clock
Circa 1755, signed Chater & Son London
Silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals for the hours and Arabic numerals for the minutes, matted dial, in the bezel a small dial with indication Chime/Silent, four brass pinacles and handle, the movement with engraved wallplate, chime on eight bells, double barrel, mahogany veneered case, verge escapement. Winding key and two smaller keys.
H. 47 cm
NB:
James Chater died in 1762. His son Eliezer was a member of the clockmakers guild from 1751 up to 1777, James jr. between 1753 and 1785.