Rosewood Striking Drop Dial Wall Clock with Mother of Pearl Inlay

19th century

Sold by Rams Head Antiques

Description

This is an attractive wall clock with very pretty mother of pearl inlay in the form of a thistle design. The clock is veneered in rosewood which has a stunning colour and rich patina. The "ears" of the clock are carved as grapes and vine leaves and also have a lovely rich colour. The movement has been fully restored and runs for 8 days and strikes on a bell on the hour every hour. This dates from around 1880 and is in excellent working order. Both the case and the painted dial are in good clean condition.

This clock has lovely proportions measuring 55cm in height by 41cms wide.

Declaration

Rams Head Antiques has dated this piece to the 1880s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA336985

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.

You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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