It was listed by P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this piece to the 1750s.
The 8 day duration 5 pillar movement striking the hours on a bell and with 12" arched brass dial with separate silvered brass chapter ring, matted centre showing both seconds, date, the makers name on a silvered brass cartouche and brass spandrels to the corners. The arch with a Strike/Silent facility and typical spandrels of the period depicting sea creatures.
The base with a double plinth and further decoration. The hood with attached angle pillars with gilt wooden capitals, glazed access door and inspection windows to the side and a broken arch top with pagoda and three gilt wood finials.
Note: Joseph Herring of London is listed as working between 1767-1810 and as Liveryman of the Clockmakers Company. In 1770 Blackfriars Bridge was built across the River Thames. It was designed by the well known architect Robert Mylne.
Height: 8'2½"
P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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Chinoiserie/lacquered Longcase Clock by Herring of London
