N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this piece, with reference #SA1107880, to the Georgian period.
The clock is made by GROCOTT HOLYWELL. This clock is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for a clock to place straight into their home.
If we start with the hood, this has swan necks which are finished with lovely brass pateras. The door hood door is flanked with reeded columns which terminate in gilt capitals.
If we then move down to the trunk it has a lovely shaped fully length shaped door which is cross banded in mahogany. The door is also complete with it's lock and key which is fully working. The door is then flanked by reeded quarter columns.
Finally the base has is nicely cross banded in mahogany to the top and sides. The clock is then raised on lovely bracket feet.
The dial with makers name of 'GROCOTT HOLYWELL', has the four corners adorned with pretty painted flowers in a lovely gilded frame. The arch has a lovely rare feature of a Rolling moon which in addition to the two moons incorporates a pretty painting of a historic building and a sea scpe with sailing ships. The dial is set out with Roman Numerals with small Arabic Numerals above. There are subsidiary second dial and date aperture and the dial has the most wonderful hands.
The movement is eight day duration and is rack striking on a single bell. The movement is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced. As can be seen from the photographs the movement is immaculately clean.
There is one 'GROCOTT HOLYWELL' listed in 'Wales Clocks & Clockmakers by William Linnard': -'GROCOTT, Thomas. Holywell. Probate 1813. Watch and clockmaker. Longcase clocks known.'
DIMENSIONS:
The approximate MAXIMUM dimensions are:
88 1/2 inches (225 cm) high
22 1/2 inches (57 cm) across hood
15 3/4 inches (40 cm) across the trunk
20 1/2 inches (52 cm) across base
10 5/8 inches / 27 cm deep.
As can be seen from these dimension this is a clock of lovely grand proportions.
CONDITION:
The clock is in wonderful condition. The movement is stunningly clean and is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced.
This wonderful rocking Father Time clock and would make a super addition to any home.
N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this piece, with reference #SA1107880, to the Georgian period.
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Antique Oak & Mahogany Rolling Moon Longcase Grandfather Clock GROCOTT HOLYWELL
