Thomas Page Bracket Clock

This early English bracket clock, made by Thomas Page features a fusee movement and strikes on the bell. Housed in a rich flame mahogany case. A clockmaker, watchmaker and gunmaker, Thomas (1736-1784 (active)) was the son of Richard Page of Norwich; in 1777 he went into partnership with his son-in-law John Christian. A historical extract reads as follows: "Mr. Thomas Page, was born in 1713. At an early period of life he showed a talent for the polite arts, when his father (to whom he was apprentice) indulged him in every branch of science that could tend to render him the compleat mathematician: he went through a course of experimental philosophy with the late Dr. Desaguliers, and several other eminent persons,... he began business for himself at Norwich, which he carried on singly for many years, but is now in partnership with his son-in-law, Mr Christian, and lives in the Upper-Market-place. It is needless to add, that a generous and discerning public resolved that his abilities should not go unrewarded, and that he is now, justly, at the head of his profession, being employed by most of the noblemen, gentlemen, &c. in the counties of Norfolk and Suffolk."
 
Dimensions
Height = 48.5 cm (19.1")
Width = 29 cm (11.4")
Depth = 15 cm (5.9")