A gilt brass carriage clock, late 19th century, the eight-day gong striking movement with push button repeat and platform lever escapement, the movement signed PAYNE & Co. 163 New Bond Street, LONDON and serial numbered 7641 to one lower margin, the white enamel Roman numeral dial with Arabic five minutes to the outer track similarly signed, the cavetto moulded bevel glazed case with carrying handle, 18cm high (excluding handle) The British Museum states: William Payne is first recorded at 62 South Moulton Street London in 1816. By 1825 he has moved to 163 New Bond Street where the company remains until the 20th century. William Payne & Company, watch, clock and pedomater makers are first recorded there in 1852.