Clock

A short duration inlaid mahogany mantel timepiece with quarter repeat and alarm, by Wm. Bartleet of Birmingham made circa 1830

The break arched mahogany case has a hinged front panel with a glazed circular aperture which receives the three-inch enamel dial. The plainly finished pocket watch movement has a chain fusee, verge escapement and is mounted on the larger signed plated, alarm and repeat movement.

William Bartleet of Redditch appears in trade directories listed as a manufacturer of needles and fishing hooks.

Object Details

ID: ZAA0727
Collection: Timekeeping
Type: Clock
Display location: Display - ROG
Creator: Bartleet, William
Date made: Unknown
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Foulkes Collection
Measurements: Overall: 235 x 153 x 93 mm