John Addison, Guildford Regulator Longcase Grandfather Clock

Name: John Addison, Guildford Regulator Longcase Grandfather Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1170716
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

Description

A small proportioned Regency mahogany regulator longcase clock. A slim case with an arched pediment surmounted by 3 gilded ball finials. Choice flame mahogany case veneers. Ebonised line inlays to the hood with fluted small side mouldings. A re-entrant base panel moulding as often seen on London area cases. A convex glass to the cast brass bezel. A circular painted dial with blued steel hands. A seconds dial and signed 'John Addison Guildford'. A fine quality, precision, 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. It has a dead-beat escapement with maintaining power. Brass cased weights and a very heavy pendulum bob with a wooden rod as seen on most regulators. Circa 1825.

John Addison of Guildford is recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working in the early 19th century.

Height 6ft 10"/ 209cms Width (at widest point of hood) 16" / 42cms Depth 8" / 20cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order. We can send you a detailed Whatsapp video. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.

Physical Dimensions

Height

209cm (82.28")

Width

42cm (16.54")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1170716

Description

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John Addison of Guildford is recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working in the early 19th century.

Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd

fig 1. John Addison, Guildford Regulator Longcase Grandfather Clock

Height 6ft 10"/ 209cms Width (at widest point of hood) 16" / 42cms Depth 8" / 20cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order. We can send you a detailed Whatsapp video. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.