Rare Regency Chamfer Top Longcase Clock (London, C. 1820)

19th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A rarely seen small (at just over 6 feet tall) mahogany London Longcase clock with a chamfered top. The hood has a stepped chamfered top, a reeded frieze, inset brass edged quadrants, silk lined fishscale fret sides and canted edges. The cast Brass bezel has a deep convex glass. The trunk has an arched top long door, canted edges and a stepped molding base with a solid plinth. The 12 inch convex enamel dial is signed by the Maker James Tupman of London. The 8 day movement has an anchor escapement and strikes the hours on a bell. It has a steel rod pendulum with brass cased weights.

James Tupman worked at 44 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury between 1816-19, No.67 in 1820, No. 31 in 1822-42 and again from 1845 to 1856. He was the brother of George Tupman. G.and H. Tupman were Watch and Clock Makers To H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent & The Royal Family.

Current Condition

The case has been repolished, the dial has been restored, retaining the original ground, 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 srtriking please email us.

Dimensions

41.00cm wide 193.00cm high 22.00cm deep (16.14 inches wide 75.98 inches high 8.66 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

193cm (75.98")

Width

41cm (16.14")

Depth

22cm (8.66")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA420524

Dealers Notes

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Description

A rarely seen small (at just over 6 feet tall) mahogany London Longcase clock with a chamfered top.

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The hood has a stepped chamfered top, a reeded frieze, inset brass edged quadrants, silk lined fishscale fret sides and canted edges.

Worboys Antiques

The cast Brass bezel has a deep convex glass. The trunk has an arched top long door, canted edges and a stepped molding base with a solid plinth. The 12 inch convex enamel dial is signed by the Maker James Tupman of London. The 8 day movement has an anchor escapement and strikes the hours on a bell. It has a steel rod pendulum with brass cased weights.

fig 1. Rare Regency Chamfer Top Longcase Clock (London, c. 1820) — fig 1. Rare Regency Chamfer Top Longcase Clock (London, C. 1820)

James Tupman worked at 44 Great Russell Street, Bloomsbury between 1816-19, No.67 in 1820, No. 31 in 1822-42 and again from 1845 to 1856. He was the brother of George Tupman. G.and H. Tupman were Watch and Clock Makers To H.R.H. The Duchess of Kent & The Royal Family.

fig 2. Rare Regency Chamfer Top Longcase Clock (London, c. 1820) — fig 2. Rare Regency Chamfer Top Longcase Clock (London, C. 1820)

Current Condition

The case has been repolished, the dial has been restored, retaining the original ground, 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 srtriking please email us.

Dimensions

41.00cm wide 193.00cm high 22.00cm deep (16.14 inches wide 75.98 inches high 8.66 inches deep)