Ebony Mantel Clock with Quarter Repeat

An excellent example of an English mantel clock from the “Golden Age.” The epitome of English sophistication and classic style: an ebony case, with tasteful gilt-brass adornments. The eight day movement has hour strike and pull quarter repeat on four bells. The backplate is finely engraved with foliate scrolls within a scored line border and around a cartouche signed, J. Windmills/LONDON. The dial exhibits classic late 17th century features: cherub mask spandrels at the corners, silvered chapter ring with sword hilt half hour markers and cross half quarter hour markers, signed J. Windmills London, strike/not strike above XII, matted center with finely engraved ringed winding holes.