A good quality domestic Regulator longcase clock. Choice flame mahogany veneers with rosewood crossbanding to the trunk and base panel. Satinwwod banded inlays. Corinthium capped hood columns with a wavy cresting surmounted by 3 brass finials. Chamfered trunk sides. A brass bezel to the dial. A circular painted dial with date and seconds indicators. A quality 8-day duration mechanism with dead beat escapement and a large, heavy pendulum. Brass cased weights and hourly bell striking.
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George Claridge of Chepstow is recorded in Peates' 'Clock and Watchmakers in Wales' book as working in St.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Mary Street from 1848-1871.
Height 7ft 1" / 216 cms