N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
The clock is made by Geo. Moyle of Chester. 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. Above the door is beautifully shaped moulding. The door is mahogany cross banded and has a pretty little brass loop. Pretty reeded columns flank the hood door.
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 quarter reeded columns.
Finally the base has is nicely cross banded in mahogany and is then raised on lovely ogee bracket feet.
The dial with makers name of 'Geo. Moyle, Chester', has the four corners adorned with pretty sprandrels. The the centre of the dial is also superbly engraved. The arch contains the moon disk which is beautifully adorned with a a galleon, a lovely cottage scene and two moons. The dial is set out with Arabic Numerals with small Arabic Numerals above. There are subsidiary second dial and date aperture. The dial also has the most wonderful fingers.
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 'Geo. Moyle, Chester' listed in 'Clockmakers of Cheshire by Keith Applyby':
'MOYLE George CHESTER Clock & Watchmaker
Watch Maker - Northgate Street 1795
Watch & Clock Maker - The Cross 1792
Granted Freedom in 1793'.
DIMENSIONS:
The approximate dimensions are:
88.5 inches / 225 cm high
21.5 inches / 55 cm across the widest part of the hood
15.5 inches / 39 cm across the trunk
21 inches / 53.5 across the widest part of the base
As can be seen from these dimension this is a clock of lovely 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 Rolling moon clock and would make a super addition to any home
N Wilson Antiques Clocks has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
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Antique Rolling Moon Oak & Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock MOYLE CHESTER
