3073
John & W. Mitchell, Glasgow & London.
Circa 1840.
Small rosewood case on bun feet with bevelled glasses.
Signed silver dial with Roman numerals.
8-Day fusee movement with anchor escapement.
In full working order.
Ref 3073
9 Inches high 6.25" wide 4.75" deep.
The Mitchell clock making family of Glasgow;
Alexander Mitchell II. Admitted as freeman 1822. Eldest son of William Mitchell (Mitchell & Russell 1803-41) and grandson of Alexander Mitchell I. Gorbals, Glasgow 1798.
Alexander took over his fathers business which was subsequently absorbed by John & William Mitchell (1833) who advertised as having premises in Glasgow & London.
We also have a small Mahogany longcase by Mitchell see ref # 3309