1770 “Marriage” Clock - Georgian Mahogany Longcase

Name: 1770 “Marriage” Clock - Georgian Mahogany Longcase
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1155680
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Heydays Antiques

Description

This Beautiful Flame Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock would seem to Celebrate the Marriage of John & Ann Wells in 1770.

The Clock is by W. Wilson of Kendal.

William Wilson was born at Ulverstone (Lancs) and was Apprenticed to William Burton of Kendal from where he worked between 1759 and 1780. It is though he died in 1781.

Crafted by a Renowned Local Clockmaker, At 228cm or 89.75in High and Made from Expensive Flame Mahogany with Hand Made Decorative Paterae This Case and Movement with its Gilt Brass Spandrells, This would have been an expensive gift and A True Statement of Love.

The case is Good Sound & Solid and is adjourned with Hand made Paterae & String Inlay. The Good Gilded Brass Dial with Silvered Chapter Ring , Marriage Plaque, Faux Date Window & Highly Rare & Desirable Spandrel Design.

The 8 Day Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested - Offered in Good Working Order.

Please contact Robert Via Messaging or on 07899058752 to Discuss.

Viewing By Appointment Welcome.

Delivery Can Be Arranged at Cost typically between £65 and £165). If Robert is Personally Delivering Set Up Will be Included.

Physical Dimensions

Height

228cm (89.76")

Width

57cm (22.44")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1155680

Dealers Internal Reference

Be05Bus74

Description

This Beautiful Flame Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock would seem to Celebrate the Marriage of John & Ann Wells in 1770.

The Clock is by W. Wilson of Kendal.

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William Wilson was born at Ulverstone (Lancs) and was Apprenticed to William Burton of Kendal from where he worked between 1759 and 1780.

Heydays Antiques

It is though he died in 1781.

fig 1. 1770 “Marriage” Clock - Georgian Mahogany Longcase

Crafted by a Renowned Local Clockmaker, At 228cm or 89.75in High and Made from Expensive Flame Mahogany with Hand Made Decorative Paterae This Case and Movement with its Gilt Brass Spandrells, This would have been an expensive gift and A True Statement of Love.

fig 2. 1770 “Marriage” Clock - Georgian Mahogany Longcase

The case is Good Sound & Solid and is adjourned with Hand made Paterae & String Inlay. The Good Gilded Brass Dial with Silvered Chapter Ring , Marriage Plaque, Faux Date Window & Highly Rare & Desirable Spandrel Design.