by William R. Tatum
Sent: 08 March 2018 22:36
Email: teektyme@gmail.com
Comment: Here is more information (if interested) on Harold Stephenson’s Bracket Clock that I own.
A Very Unusual, Unique, and Interesting Fine Late Victorian Bracket Clock, English, circa 1890, silvered dial, the substantial three train chain driven fusee movement # 432 with 8 bells and a gong, the dial bearing three subsidiary dials of chime/silence, chime select (Westminister or 8 bells), and through dial regulation all housed in a mahogany case with gilt mounts and gilt relief above the dial and to the sides, the case also bearing 30 engraved sterling silver award plaques of former champions of the Sussex Chess Association Trophy and below reads Won Outright Harold Stephenson Hastings 1921 (won three consecutive times). The case appears to be custom made as a presentation awards piece. In original pristine condition. The plaques bear the names of:
1893 J Bridges Lowsworth
1894 HW Butler Brighton
1895 A Emery Brighton
1896 HF Cheshire Hastings
1897 EG Reed Brighton
1898 HW Shoosmith Brighton
1899 DD Kitchin Bexhill
1900 EG Reed Brighton
1901 EG Reed Brighton
1902 EG Reed Brighton
1903 HF Cheshire Hastings
1904 HE Dobell Hastings
1905 EG Reed Brighton
1906 EG Reed Brighton
1907 EG Reed Brighton
1908 A Bowley Henfield
1909 Paley Hughes Hastings
1910 A Bowley Henfield
1911 Paley Hughes Hastings
New Rules 1912 RE Lean Brighton
1912-1913 Paley Hughes Hastings
1913-14 J Radoux Brighton
1914-15 No Contest (possibly because of WWI)
1915-16 AJ Field Brighton
1916-1917 AA Bowley Henfield
1917-18 No Contest (possibly because of WWI)
1918-19 Harold JFS Stephenson Hastings
1919-20 Harold JFS Stephenson Hastings
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1920-21 Harold JFS Stephenson Hastings
Height: 27 inches
Width: 15 ¼ inches
Depth: 10 ½ inches
William R. Tatum (Bill)
256-534-9642 Huntsville (landline)
205-403-0095 Birmingham (landline)
teektyme@gmail.com
Provenance:
Harold Stephenson 1921 = Mrs. Stephenson 1952 = Hastings CC 1952 = Clarence Cox (Alabama Antique Dealer/Importer) late 1970’s early 1980’s = Ralph Payne (Alabama Friend of Clarence Cox) late 1970’s early 1980’s = William R. Tatum (Alabama Friend of Mr. Cox & Mr. Payne) 2001 =Present