A fine Scottish Regency early 19^th century period mahogany and brass inlaid table clock by these well-known Edinburgh makers.

The elegant mahogany rectangular flame veneered and brass inlaid case has a chamfer top and flambeau finial and it stands on 4 brass ball feet. To each side there are silk lined fishscale sound frets and decorative repoussé brass carrying handles.

The white enamel dial has a foliate engraved and pierced mask brass. To the dial there are black Roman hour numerals and blued steel pierced hands. It is signed by the makers  J&W Howden Edinburgh.

The high quality twin fusee movement has substantial plates and is engraved by the makers J.&W. Howden Edinburgh within an oval on the backplate. It has an anchor escapement and strikes the hours on a bell.

Height: 16 ½ in (42 cm)

* James Howden an accomplished watch and clockmaker was apprenticed to Alexander Farquharson until 1771. He opened his own business  in Edinburgh, which was to prove to be very successful. On his death in 1810, the business passed to his two sons James and William. The business continued as J&W Howden until amalgamating in 1830 with William Brown and then known as James Howden and Co.

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