William Kemp, Lewes Georgian Longcase Grandfather Clock

Name: William Kemp, Lewes Georgian Longcase Grandfather Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1060256
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A very impressive and elegant Georgian mahogany longcase clock. A fine quality case with an arched pediment surmounted by 3 brass finials. Choice flame mahogany case veneers. A carved fretwork arched panel to the hood. Hood and trunk brass stopped fluted columns and side glass hood panels. Brass capped trunk side columns. A re-entrant raised base panel and the original base skirting. A well engraved brass and silvered dial with blued steel hands with strike/silent to the arch. A large seconds and date dial with the makers name cartouche to the dial. An 8-day duration, 5 pillar mechanism striking the hours on a bell. The 5th central pillar is latched, as seen on finer examples. This mechanism is also higher quality having a recessed escapement. Original brass cased weights. Circa 1785.

William Kemp of Lewes is recorded in Loomes' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1759-1791.

Height 7ft 10"/ 239 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 19" / 48 cms Depth 10" / 24 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions

Height

239cm (94.09")

Width

48cm (18.90")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1060256

Description

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William Kemp of Lewes is recorded in Loomes' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1759-1791.

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

fig 1. William Kemp, Lewes Georgian Longcase Grandfather Clock

Height 7ft 10"/ 239 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 19" / 48 cms Depth 10" / 24 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.