A Fine London Mahogany Longcase Grandfather clock by William JourdainMahogany case in good original condition, dating to circa 1780.Original Brass & Silvered dial with working seconds & calendar dials.Strike silent dial to the arch, enabling the bell strike to be turned on or offStriking the hours on a single bell, with passing 1/2 hour single strike5 pillar rack and snail striking movement fully cleaned and servicedStunning long figured Mahogany door with lock and keyBrass piping to both case and hoodOriginal brass coated weightsLovely Fretwork hood with its set of Brass finialsHeight - 93 inches, Width at base plinth - 20.5 inchesMore photo''s and information on requestOverall excellent with only minor marks commensurate with ageWorldwide door to door shipping available, please email your address for a delivery/shipping quote William Jourdain history William Jourdain II inherited the family clockmaking business in 1747 from his father, a Huguenot immigrant of the same name. William senior arrived in Spitalfields in the 1680s, by the turn of the 18th century he had become known for his musical and chiming clocks. William II continued in his father''s footsteps until he was admitted to William Sutton''s Hospital, near Smithfield in 1778 where he remained until his death in 1782.SJ Bean Clocks & Antiques - Free UK mainland deliverySJ Bean Clocks has evolved from a clock repair and dial restoration service, to supplying customers from all over the world with quality clocks and Antiques. Selling to Australia, Asia, USA, Europe and of course here in the UK, with many repeat customers. Clocks and antiques of all styles and to suit all budgets, private sourcing of items for customers, and a penchant for the unusual. I don't buy anything I wouldn't put in my own home, so I hope you'll be happy to put it in yours. Happy to answer questions by email, whatsapp, text or call. Free delivery to uk mainland, ...