Clockwise is proud to offer this excellent and very well proportioned Eleanor Harvey of Brentwood longcase clock for sale. Dating from 1772 this Georgian oak case is typical of the clockmakers of the time, with reeded column supports to the hood set beneath a swan neck pediment. The plain oak case with lovely patina is a gorgeous colour with a long trunk door, brass escutcheon to the working lock and a plain base standing on bracket feet. The hood has oak pillars finished with brass capitals, mahogany crossbanding and a swan neck top complete with original paterae. The swan neck top is surmounted by three brass ball and spire finials. The eight day, five pillar, rack-striking anchor escapement movement has just been serviced and strikes the hours on a very pleasing bell. The restored 12 inch arched brass dial has a matted centre and silvered chapter ring, seconds ring and date wheel (all working) and cast spandrels to each corner and within the arch. There is a silvered cartouc...