It was listed by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1800s.
The raised and shaped panelled base with double plinth.
The hood with brass inlaid reeded canted corners, surmounted with a finely fretted cresting with the three original brass finials. The sides of the hood with circular glazed viewing windows .
The very fine eight day duration, five pillar, deadbeat escapement movement striking the hours on a single bell
The 12" circular enamelled white dial with Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds and calendar zones and makers name and place of work to the centre.
Matching spade design blued steel hands.
Original matching brass cased weights.
Very substantial and large pendulum bob with knurled rating nut.
Provenance: Inscribed to the inside of the trunk door the property of Sir Thomas Dyke Acland, Holnicote House, Somerset.
Price: £6,800
Height: 6ft 9"
Depth: 9”
Width: 17”
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1800s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks Profile Page
Coleman of London
