Smart Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Name: Smart Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1176667
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Heydays Antiques

Description

This is an excellent small oak Longcase clock of attractive colour and proportions and style. It should be a pleasure to own.

Offered in good clean condition the 8 day movement strikes the hours on a crisp clear bell.

Dating from the mid 18th century 1740 to pre 1770 when painted dials began to be introduced. The good thick brass dial with quality silvered chapter ring, central panel and date dial. The corner gilt spandrel typical of the era.

Made by Henry Richards of Somerton, Somerset with worked mid to late 18th Century.

Checked & Tested to be in good and full working order.

The oak case is attractive elegant and soundly constructed. The hood with built-in reeded columns and blind fret work above. The long trunk door to the case and the base are both crossbanded with mahogany.

The whole stands just 77in or 196cm high.

Please contact Robert via messages or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Viewing By Appointment Welcome.

Delivery Can be Arranged.

Whenever possible this will be carried out by Robert and in which case Set Up can be Included. If not a Courier Service Can be offered at Cost and Set Up Instructions Given.

Physical Dimensions

Height

196cm (77.17")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

28cm (11.02")

Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1176667

Dealers Internal Reference

Be11WHPB137

Description

This is an excellent small oak Longcase clock of attractive colour and proportions and style. It should be a pleasure to own.

Offered in good clean condition the 8 day movement strikes the hours on a crisp clear bell.

fig 1. Smart Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Dating from the mid 18th century 1740 to pre 1770 when painted dials began to be introduced. The good thick brass dial with quality silvered chapter ring, central panel and date dial. The corner gilt spandrel typical of the era.

fig 2. Smart Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

Made by Henry Richards of Somerton, Somerset with worked mid to late 18th Century.

Checked & Tested to be in good and full working order.

The oak case is attractive elegant and soundly constructed. The hood with built-in reeded columns and blind fret work above. The long trunk door to the case and the base are both crossbanded with mahogany.

fig 3. Smart Small Georgian Oak Grandfather Longcase Clock

The whole stands just 77in or 196cm high.

Please contact Robert via messages or on 07899 058752 to Discuss.

Viewing By Appointment Welcome.

Delivery Can be Arranged.

Whenever possible this will be carried out by Robert and in which case Set Up can be Included. If not a Courier Service Can be offered at Cost and Set Up Instructions Given.