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ANTIQUE #SA1223592

18th Century Marquetry Longcase Clock Charles Louch St. Albans

£4,250    $5,735    €4,962
This is a good 18th century longcase clock with elegant slim proportions by Charles Louch of St Albans.
 
 
The clock has a brass dial with rococo cast brass spandrels and silvered chapter ring enclosing a matted dial centre with shaped name plaque. The dial has decorative cast brass detailing with cherubs riding birds above a pierced cartouche of cherubs in the clouds.
 
 
This has an eight day movement with anchor escapement that runs beautifully keeping good time and striking on a bell on the hour every hour.
 
 
The handsome case is beautifully decorated with inlaid marquetry in fruitwoods with a central urn, birds, flowers and scrolling leaves which are highlighted with additional hand painted detail throughout.
 
 
The clock has a long central door with lock and key and a glazed lenticle to view the pendulum .
 
 
This is raised on a plinth base with solid mahogany ball feet.
 
 
The clock is in very nice original condition with a good colour and nice anti...
Antique ID: SA1223592
Item: 18th Century Marquetry Longcase Clock Charles Louch St. Albans - (reference SA1223592)
Buying direct from seller: Rams Head Antiques
£4,250



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Antique SA1223592 shown on this page was made in the 18th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
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