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ANTIQUE #SA1060256

William Kemp, Lewes Georgian Longcase Grandfather Clock

£3,750    $4,943    €4,441
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.
 
Antique Number: SA1060256
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 239cm (94.1inches)
Width is 48cm (18.9inches)
Depth is 24cm (9.4inches)
Antique #SA1060256, shown on this page, originates from the georgian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
       The Georgian Era      
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