Verge Escapement Bracket Clock

by William Cattell,  c.1685

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The clock retains its original verge escapement and pull repeating on two bells with alarm. The provision of repeating work for the quarters and hours and alarm work (but no hour-striking work) indicates that this is a clock intended for use in a bedroom.

From Antiquarian Horology, December 1999.

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