Small Grandmother Clock by Gillett of Johnston of Croydon

A high quality antique grandmother clock by this well known maker.

The two train 8 day movement striking the hours on a rear mounted coiled gong. The substantial regulator movement with deadbeat escapement, maintaining power, two brass weights and unusual lozenge shaped pendulum bob. The finely engraved silvered brass arch dial with Roman hours, blued steel hands and strike/silent facility to the arch.

The small mahogany case of excellent proportions with a long trunk door with reeded canted corners and elaborately shaped glass. The base with a single shaped plinth and recessed panel with ornate moulding. The hood with a broken arch top and well cut sound frets to the side, reeded canted corners and bevelled glass to the hood door.

Note: Gillett & Johnston are also still trading in Croydon. They specialised in Turret clocks and public clocks. They also supplied bells from their own Foundry.

Only a very small number of high quality weight driven grandmother clocks were made during this particular period. Gillett & Johnston clearly were the main specialists in this field.