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George III Figured Mahogany Table Clock by Perigal

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This George III table clock is housed in a figured mahogany case with brass mounts. Standing 36 cm high, 26 cm wide, and 18.5 cm deep, the clock features a break-arch top with a hinged brass carrying handle and a cavetto moulded skirt base resting on brass ogee feet. It is designed with a full-width hinged front door with a glazed dial aperture, matched by arched side windows and a rear door. The 6-inch brass break-arch dial incorporates a silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, floating asterisk half-hour markers, and Arabic five-minute indicators. A silvered boss in the center is inscribed "Perigal, BOND ST.". Internally, the clock is powered by a five-pillar twin fusee movement with a bell striking mechanism, verge escapement, and a disc bob pendulum with sprung suspension. The backplate features symmetrical foliate scroll engraving with floral spray ornamentation, while the dial includes gilt plumed female mask and scroll-cast spandrels and a silvered Strike/Silent selection ring.

The figured mahogany table clock by Perigal, featuring a break-arch top, brass mounts, and a silvered dial with Strike/Silent selection.
The figured mahogany table clock by Perigal, featuring a break-arch top, brass mounts, and a silvered dial with Strike/Silent selection. — Auction house “Dreweatts 1759 Fine Sales”, via Invaluable. Rights pending — permission not yet requested. Original source

Catalogue identity

Source
orbiscollectibles.com
Category
Clock · Table clock
Maker / attribution
Perigal
Reference
Not recorded
Catalogue / lot identifier
Source URL identifies the listing
Source-reported date
Late 18th century
Source-reported place
United Kingdom

Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.

Object description

Case and Exterior Design

The clock is housed in a figured mahogany case measuring 36 cm in height, 26 cm in width, and 18.5 cm in depth. The exterior features a break-arch top surmounted by a hinged brass carrying handle. The base is constructed with a cavetto moulded skirt and supported by brass ogee feet.

Access to the interior and dial is provided by a full-width hinged front door containing a glazed aperture. The side panels feature arched glazed windows, and the case design is completed by a corresponding hinged rear door.

Evidence for this section
  • “housed in a figured mahogany case with brass mounts”
  • “featuring a break-arch top with a hinged brass carrying handle and a cavetto moulded skirt base on brass ogee feet”
  • “full-width hinged front door with glazed dial aperture and glazed arched side windows, with a matching rear door”

Dial and Ornamentation

The 6-inch break-arch brass dial displays a silvered Roman numeral chapter ring. The design incorporates Arabic five-minute indicators and floating asterisk half-hour markers. The central area of the dial features a silvered boss engraved with the maker's details.

The dial layout is complemented by gilt cast spandrels, specifically featuring plumed female masks and scrollwork. An additional silvered Strike/Silent selection ring is positioned within the arch of the dial.

Evidence for this section
  • “6-inch brass break-arch dial features a silvered Roman numeral chapter ring, floating asterisk half-hour markers, and Arabic five-minute indicators”
  • “silvered boss inscribed "Perigal, BOND ST.”
  • “gilt plumed female mask and scroll-cast spandrels, and a silvered Strike/Silent selection ring in the arch”

Movement and Mechanical Features

The mechanical operation is driven by a five-pillar twin fusee movement configured for bell striking. The oscillation is controlled by a verge escapement paired with a disc bob pendulum utilizing sprung suspension.

The rear of the movement features a backplate decorated with symmetrical foliate scroll-engraving. This ornamentation includes detailed floral spray designs.

Evidence for this section
  • “five-pillar twin fusee bell striking type with verge escapement and a disc bob pendulum with sprung suspension”
  • “symmetrical foliate scroll-engraved backplate is notable for its detailed floral spray ornamentation”

Open research questions

  • What is the full first name or specific branch of the Perigal workshop associated with this serial number or specific engraving?
  • Can the specific 'Late 18th century' date be narrowed down based on the maker's address at Bond Street?

Source evidence

Recorded claims and source quotations for George III Figured Mahogany Table Clock by Perigal
FieldSource-reported valueSource quotation
MakerPerigal“Perigal, BOND ST.”
Height36 cm“The clock stands 36 cm high”
Case materialFigured mahogany and brass“housed in a figured mahogany case with brass mounts”
Movement typeFive-pillar twin fusee bell striking“The movement is a five-pillar twin fusee bell striking type”
Dial size6 inches“The 6-inch brass break-arch dial”
EscapementVerge“verge escapement and a disc bob pendulum”
DecorationFoliate scroll-engraved backplate“The symmetrical foliate scroll-engraved backplate is notable for its detailed floral spray ornamentation.”

Visible details

  • Hinged brass carrying handle on the break-arch top
  • Silvered chapter ring with floating asterisk half-hour markers
  • Gilt plumed female mask and scroll-cast spandrels
  • Case finished with a cavetto moulded skirt base and brass ogee feet

Research qualifications

  • The listing indicates the status as 'Probable', meaning evidence exists but classification is not fully established
  • No specific year of manufacture is provided beyond the 'Late 18th century' attribution

Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.

Consulted source

George III brass mounted figured mahogany table clock by Perigal, London

Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record d73228c0c3

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