Small Devonshire Grandfather Clock

Name: Small Devonshire Grandfather Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1012589
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

Description

A small mahogany longcase clock by these prolific Devonshire Clockmakers.

The 8 day duration movement striking the hours on a bell and with a 12" square white painted dial with Arabic Numerals and Arabic minutes to the Quarters. Also with seconds and date to the centre and matching brass hands. The corners painted with Seashells and Seaweed.

The small mahogany case has a beautiful colour and features a long trunk door which unusually has an inlaid edge of ebony. The long plain base with a single plinth. The hood has a flat top, plain attached pillars and mahogany capitals.

Note: The Murch family of Clockmakers were prolific makers throughout the 19th century. The plain proportions of the case, which were typically used in the area, fit very well in either a modern or traditional setting.

Fully restored and guaranteed for 3 years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

198cm (77.95")

Declaration

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1012589

Dealers Notes

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Description

A small mahogany longcase clock by these prolific Devonshire Clockmakers.

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The 8 day duration movement striking the hours on a bell and with a 12" square white painted dial with Arabic Numerals and Arabic minutes to the Quarters.

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

Also with seconds and date to the centre and matching brass hands. The corners painted with Seashells and Seaweed.

fig 1. Small Devonshire Grandfather Clock

The small mahogany case has a beautiful colour and features a long trunk door which unusually has an inlaid edge of ebony. The long plain base with a single plinth. The hood has a flat top, plain attached pillars and mahogany capitals.

fig 2. Small Devonshire Grandfather Clock

Note: The Murch family of Clockmakers were prolific makers throughout the 19th century. The plain proportions of the case, which were typically used in the area, fit very well in either a modern or traditional setting.

Fully restored and guaranteed for 3 years.

Physical Dimensions

Height

198cm (77.95")

Date of Manufacture

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA1012589

About the Dealer

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2010