This elegant George III mahogany long-case clock, crafted by the renowned William Warren of Royston, is a testament to the elegance and sophistication of 18th-century English craftsmanship. The clock features a gracefully shaped pediment crowning an arched door that houses a 12-inch arched brass dial. The dial itself is a marvel of horology, boasting an 8-day, hour-striking movement, complete with subsidiary dials for date, seconds, and a strike/silent option.
The clock’s trunk is adorned with a long arched door, meticulously inlaid with boxwood fans and framed by satinwood banding, exuding a sense of refined luxury. The base echoes this design, with matching fan inlay and satinwood banding, all resting elegantly on ogee bracket feet.
While William Warren’s work dates back to circa 1753, this particular case was likely fashioned around 1790 to house the movement. Its provenance is as distinguished as its design, having been acquired directly from the descendants of Baron Bruno Schroder, co-owner of the Schroder Institution. This clock is not just a timekeeper; it is a piece of history, a work of art, and a legacy of a storied lineage.
Height: 88 inches (224 cm)
Width: 21 inches (54 cm)
Depth: 11 1/2 inches (29 cm)
Surrey Antiques have been dealing in and restoring fine furniture since 1982. With over 35 years experience dealing in all types of antique furniture from early oak and walnut to Georgian mahogany and the more exotic timbers such as rosewood and satinwood.
Whilst we deal mostly with mahogany furniture of the Georgian period designed by some of the greatest furniture designers such as Chippendale, Sheraton, Hepplewhite and Adam we also have a very good in depth knowledge of all the main periods of English furniture design from early oak to Regency and Victorian.
Internal Reference: SA149
Antique Number: SA1077844
Dateline of this antique is Georgian
Height is 224cm (88.2inches)
Width is 54cm (21.3inches)
Depth is 29cm (11.4inches)
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