Joseph Herring (1767-1804), London, made around 1770.
The dial has a silver-plated number ring. Partly painted dial with musicians. By mechanics, these musicians move. In both corners at the top there are 2 auxiliary dials. The left for hitting / not hitting and the right for melody choice. The clock has an eight-day spindle movement with a fixed pendulum. Plays one of six melodies on twelve bells every hour. The backplate is very nicely engraved with leaves. The black case has a so-called’ Bell-top ' and is trimmed with brass piping. On top is a decorative button in the shape of a pineapple and also on the corners. At the front and rear are glass - paned doors with open-sawn frets at the top corners. Brass handles are provided on the sides. The profiled foot is trimmed with a wide brass band and placed on cast brass tight legs.