Metcalfe London mahogany George III table clock, in excellent condition

George III desk clock in mahogany color by Metcalfe London, in excellent condition. England, early 19th century. The mechanism and casing have been restored, images will be updated as soon as possible. 

The case is entirely made of veneered oak with mahogany inlay and a mahogany pencil at the lower plinth. All metal parts are made of gilded bronze with mercury, including the central and side perforated grilles. The porcelain dial features Roman numerals and is marked Metcalfe Newgate Street London. 

The back of the mechanism bears the engraver's mark of clockmaker Metcalfe, Newgate Street London. George Marmaduke Metcalfe (1757-1825), a student of Robert Underwood, working in London at 122 Newgate Street from 1794 to 1825. 

The mechanism has undergone a full overhaul and is fully functional. It dates from around 1810.

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