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Antique Musical Quarter Chiming On Bells Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock Camerer Cuss & Co

£2,200    $2,739    €2,642
DESCRIPTION:
 
This is a truly exquisite mahogany longcase musical clock which is in superb condition and is exceptional quality. The clock has a choice of two tunes namely Westminster or Whittington (with the selector located in the arch), The movement is outstanding quality and it has it''s original ''CAMERER, CUSS & CO 186, UXBRIDGE RD, LONDON. W12'' on the seatboard. The clock is in working order and is ideal for anyone looking for a high quality clock to place straight into their home.
 
The partnership of Camerer & Cuss (originally Camerer, Kuss & Co) is more commonly understood to have begun in 1788 and that they were responsible for introducing Black Forest cuckoo clocks and musical clocks to the UK. After a number of incarnations the firm became Camerer, Kuss & Co in 1868 where they continued to trade as importers of high quality German clocks for the English market and also makers of clocks in their own right. In 1914 the name Kuss was changed to Cuss as a result of the First World War and the feeling towards Germany at that point, thereafter all clocks were named to ''Camerer, Cuss & Co''. The firm continued to flourish in the UK and numerous addresses are published for the company.
 
If we start with the hood, this has swan necks with arched moulded cornice and is finished with brass pateras. Pretty Corinthian columns which terminate in brass capitals flank the hood door and there are back splats to the rear. To the sides of the hood are wonderful fretted panels lines in fabric which allow the sound of the chimes to pass nicely from the case.
 
If we then move down to the trunk it has a wonderful full length door which is shaped to the top and has nicely shaped edges. The door is also complete with it''s lock and key which is fully working. The trunk door is flanked by canted reeded corners. Finally the base has a lovely inset panel to the centre and is flanked by canted reeded corners and raised on a nicely shaped plinth.
 
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Antique #SA1107887, shown on this page, originates from the victorian Era. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was made:
   The Victorian Era   
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