A GEORGE III BRACKET CLOCK MOVEMENT AND DIAL WITH TRIP HOUR-REPEAT John Thwaites, London, circa 1805 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with arched plates and anchor escapement regulated by half-seconds lenticular bob pendulum, the frontplate stamped with serial number 3520 to lower right hand corner, the rear with repeating arcade geometric border engraved decoration around a central oval reserve signed John Thwaites, LONDON the 7 inch cream painted convex Roman numeral dial inscribed LONDON to centre and with decorative scroll-pierced brass hands. The plates 18cm (7.25ins) high by 13.5cm (5.25ins) wide. John Thwaites was the son of Ainsworth Thwaites who was apprenticed in 1735 and worked from Rosoman Row, Clerkenwell, London 1751-80. He was an accomplished maker who supplied the clock for the tower at the Horse Guards Parade. John Thwaites was born in 1757 and took over the business presumably on the death of his father in 1780 before moving to Bowling Green Lane. In 1808 John Thwaites entered into partnership with George Jeremiah Reed which continued under John Thwaite's leadership from several addresses in London until his death in 1842. The business subsequently passed through a series of successors and is still trading today from Rottingdean near Brighton. John Thwaites, both whilst working alone or in partnership with George Reed, became well known for supplying all forms of clocks and movements either wholesale for others to retail, or signed by him/themselves. Approximate dates of manufacture for clocks by Thwaites can be obtained from a list published in Rose, Ronald E. ENGLISH DIAL CLOCKS, (as Appendix III, page 239). From this list a date of around 1805 is suggested for the current lot. Condition Report: The movement has survived in complete original condition with no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements. Although the movement is in working condition it will require a gentle clean/service as it is in dirty/neglected condition. The dial retains old/original finish but has significant wear and retouching to the numerals. The signature appears to have been rubbed-off and there is some crazing and slight chipping/losses to the surface (mainly to the circumference). Otherwise dial is in good original albeit dirty/discoloured condition. Movement has a pendulum (repaired) and original engraved securing brackets, there is no winder present. Condition Report Disclaimer