8 Day Automaton Longcase Clock by John Dodds of Wigtown Rocking Ship Dial

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This handsome longcase is a most attractive clock with a rare rocking ship mechanism to the dial. The clock keeps good time, running for 8 days and striking a bell on the hour. The case is in mahogany and burr walnut which has a delightful grain, there is some evidence of old woodworm but this is long gone and this blends in with the burr grain and adds to the character somewhat. The clock dates from around 1810 and is raised on a later bracket foot base. The long door has a working lock and key and is inlaid with a conch design. The hand painted dial has a nautical theme, with anchors painted in the spandrels and rocking ship in a choppy sea and the pendulum has an attractive antique painted scene.

This clock has lovely proportions measuring 89" high, 20" wide and 9.5" deep.

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA334181

Dealers Notes

Rams Head Antiques is a family business based in Wolsingham in Weardale where we have had shop premises for 28 years. The shop is generally open every Saturday from 11 am till 3 pm.

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Description

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The hand painted dial has a nautical theme, with anchors painted in the spandrels and rocking ship in a choppy sea and the pendulum has an attractive antique painted scene.

Rams Head Antiques

This clock has lovely proportions measuring 89" high, 20" wide and 9.5" deep.

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA334181

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