Mantel clock - Rivers & Son Cornhill London - Antique - Mahogany - 1780-1820

English mantel clock – Rivers & Son, Cornhill London – approx. 1800 – Mahogany, 2x chain/fusee – Original!


Very beautiful English mantel clock – Rivers & Son, Cornhill London – approx. 1800 – 2x chain/fusee
English mantel clock / table clock from the renowned London clockmaker Rivers & Son, Cornhill London, made around 1800.
Classic English case in pointed-arch “Lancet” form made of finely figured mahogany with a beautiful, rich patina.
On the sides Gothic brass grills with red fabric background – typical of high-quality English mantel clocks of this period.

Front glass door with brass frame and enamel dial with Roman numerals and fine, original hands.
The movement is a high-quality English brass movement with 2x chain/fusee – finely hand-engraved movement plate with the signature:
“Rivers & Son, Cornhill LONDON”


Technical data
Manufacturer: Rivers & Son, Cornhill London

Production period: approx. 1780–1810

Dimensions: Height 43 cm – Width 27 cm – Depth 17.5 cm

Weight: approx. 8 kg

Movement: Original English brass movement, 2x chain/fusee (Fusee)
Winding: 2 windings (time & striking)
Moon clock with gong strike
Signed movement “Rivers & Son, Cornhill London”
Dial: Enamel, Roman numerals, original hands
Glass: Original, with a fine hairline crack of about 0.5 cm (barely visible)
Original English winding key included
Running: present – movement runs, but should be cleaned and adjusted for regular use (age-related)


Condition
Very nice, original overall condition
Mahogany case with a beautiful surface and deep gloss
Brass parts cleaned, little oxidation
Interior complete and original
Glass with small, unobtrusive hairline crack (~0.5 cm)
Minimal age-related signs of wear, very well preserved for its age


Special features
Original English quality movement with chain and fusee
Very decorative, lancet-shaped case
Side brass grills with red fabric insert
Original pendulum and key
Engraved movement plate with maker’s name
Massive brass feet, original


Comparable models
An almost identical Rivers & Son model from London was offered by Sotheby’s, London, at 43.5 cm height – nearly identical construction and mechanism (Fusee movement).
Rivers & Son is regarded as one of the well-known English clockmakers of the late 18th century, based in Cornhill, London.

Note
The clock runs and strikes, but should be serviced or cleaned before regular operation.
Original English winding key included.
Dimensions: 43 × 27 × 17.5 cm
Weight: approx. 8 kg