Sussex Made Solid Oak Cottage Longcase Clock (Lindfield, C. 1830)

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A very original, cottage longcase clock of pleasing restrained lines. It has a well figured solid English oak case, with a flat top hood,turned side pillars and a long door. The painted enamel dial is signed by the maker Edward Cox, of Lindfield this is still an idyllic country village, little changed since this clock was made. The clock has a 30 hour rope driven movement and strikes the hours on a bell, which will have a longer duration of 2-3 days if the strike is silenced. Edward Cox is listed as a maker in 1828.

Current Condition

The case has been re-polished and waxed, the movement has been serviced i our own workshops and is guaranteed for 12 months.If you would like a video clip of this clock striking and ticking please email us.Delivery and set up available.

Dimensions

50.00cm wide 191.50cm high 22.00cm deep (19.69 inches wide 75.39 inches high 8.66 inches deep)

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA314549

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very original, cottage longcase clock of pleasing restrained lines.

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It has a well figured solid English oak case, with a flat top hood,turned side pillars and a long door.

Worboys Antiques

The painted enamel dial is signed by the maker Edward Cox, of Lindfield this is still an idyllic country village, little changed since this clock was made. The clock has a 30 hour rope driven movement and strikes the hours on a bell, which will have a longer duration of 2-3 days if the strike is silenced. Edward Cox is listed as a maker in 1828.

fig 1. Sussex Made Solid Oak Cottage Longcase Clock (Lindfield, c. 1830) — fig 1. Sussex Made Solid Oak Cottage Longcase Clock (Lindfield, C. 1830)

Current Condition

The case has been re-polished and waxed, the movement has been serviced i our own workshops and is guaranteed for 12 months.If you would like a video clip of this clock striking and ticking please email us.Delivery and set up available.

Dimensions

50.00cm wide 191.50cm high 22.00cm deep (19.69 inches wide 75.39 inches high 8.66 inches deep)

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1800s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA314549

About the Dealer

Worboys Antiques

Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2005

Established since 1978, dealing in and restoring most antiques, specialising in clocks and furniture.

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