AN EXCEPTIONALLY FINE BULKHEAD SHIP’S CLOCK BY BROCKBANK & ATKINS, LONDON, CIRCA 1855

the 8in. silvered dial signed as per title and numbered 12616, slow/fast lever above ‘XII’ with subsidiary seconds dial below, ebonised spade hands and single winding arbor to substantial four-pillar chain fusée movement with countersigned and numbered backplate, large platform-lever escapement with maintaining power and cut balance wheel contained within polished wooden drum bulkhead case with bevelled glass faceplate hinged at top with locking key under ‘VI’ -- 9½ x 5½in. (24 x 14cm.) overall

Brockbank & Atkins's records have sadly been lost, believed destroyed, however at the date this clock was made, it is known they had the contract to provide timepieces for the prestigious Peninsular & Oriental SN Co. (P&O). The high-quality movement is matched by the attractive polished wooden case which would have been eminently suitable for use within the passenger accommodation.

Condition Report

fine condition throughout, recently cleaned and refurbished, works very well

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