Small Oak 8 Day Longase Clock (England, C. 1785)

18th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A small, very original late 18th Century solid oak longcase clock of simple form. It has a flat top hood with side pillars and long door and base crossbanded in mahogany. The Engraved silvered dial has a subsidiary dial and a date window, with pierced steel hands. The dial is signed by the maker Skinner of Exeter. (The Skinner brothers are listed as working 1777-1803) It has an 8 day movement that sounds the hours on a bell.

Current Condition

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

Dimensions

44.00cm wide 194.00cm high 27.00cm deep (17.32 inches wide 76.38 inches high 10.63 inches deep)

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA385163

Dealers Notes

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Description

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(The Skinner brothers are listed as working 1777-1803) It has an 8 day movement that sounds the hours on a bell.

Worboys Antiques

fig 1. Small Oak 8 Day Longase Clock (England, c. 1785) — fig 1. Small Oak 8 Day Longase Clock (England, C. 1785)

Current Condition

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

Dimensions

44.00cm wide 194.00cm high 27.00cm deep (17.32 inches wide 76.38 inches high 10.63 inches deep)

Date of Manufacture

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA385163

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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