Beschreibung:

A Victorian small brass fusee skeleton timepiece William Frederick Evans and Sons, Birmingham, mid 19th century The single chain fusee movement with anchor escapement set between three tier scroll pierced brass plates united by six column-turned pillars and indistinctly stamped W.F. EVANS & SONS.. to rear of frontplate, the pierced silvered chapter ring with shield shaped cartouche Roman numerals and blued steel Breguet style moon hands, now on four turned brass feet, 31cm (12.25ins) high; with an ebonised wood stand with compressed bun feet 36cm (14ins) high overall. William Frederick Evans is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in Birmingham from circa 1850 until his death in 1899. William Frederick Evans learnt the clock trade as a condition of his marriage to Sarah Houghton, daughter of John Houghton clockmaker and previous employee of Matthew Boulton Evans clearly took to his new role with great aptitude; he exhibited a finely executed and more elaborate version of his 'Scott Memorial' clock at the Great Exhibition of 1851 which lead to a flood of orders, particularly from Scottish clients. The firm expanded to become a substantial operation and were also known for their detached detent escapement clocks that went into production from around 1860. IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING THE CATALOGUING OF CLOCKS Movements, dials and cases: movements and dials are described as relating to the cases in which they are housed in one of the following three ways: the case.... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial started life in the current case. in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are in a case of correct period and type (and may well be original to the movement and dial), however there is evidence to suggest that they may not have started out life together. now in a case... we are of the opinion that the movement and dial are no longer in the original case or one of correct period and/or type. Pendulums, weights, winding and case keys: unless specifically indicated otherwise in the catalogue description it can be assumed that all clocks with cases are sold with the requisite pendulum and correct number of weights (where appropriate), however we cannot guarantee that they are original to the clock. We do not indicate in the catalogue description whether winding or case keys are present with any specific clock. As many clocks are consigned without keys please check with the department to establish whether they are present or not prior to bidding. Condition: due to the mechanical nature of clocks and the fact that most are of great age we cannot offer any guarantee as to whether they are in working order or free from major faults or restoration. Although we endeavour to catalogue items in a fair and informed manner, omission of any comments or observations regarding the condition or originality of a clock in the description does not necessarily indicate that it is free from significant faults, restoration or is in working condition. We would strongly advise any prospective purchaser to view the item in person or request a condition report and/or further images prior to bidding. Measurements: dial measurements are given in inches, other dimensions such as height are given in centimetres and inches. The measurement given for the height of a longcase clock excludes any removable finials in order to provide an approximate minimum ceiling height in which the clock can be accommodated. Condition report disclaimer