Description
the twin train movement striking a bell inscribed GV/ 1507, the triangular brass case mounted with an agate set finial above three flower roundels set with coloured glass cabochons, the whole raised on shaped square feet
Dimensions
21.5cm wide, 27cm high
Footnote
Literature: Charlotte Gere, Charlotte & Michael Whiteway, Michael, '19th Century Design from Pugin to Mackintosh', W&N 1993, p. 118 where a similar example is illustrated.
Note: Talbert trained as an architect before becoming one of the leading exponents of the Reformed Gothic style. This clock, designed circa 1871, was illustrated in 'The Illustrated Catalogue of Gothic & other Artistic Domestic Furniture, Fittings, Decorations, Upholstery & Metal work', published by Cox & Sons in 1872.