It was listed by Masons Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
Masons Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
An 8 day tavern clock made by GEO. HOLDEN of SHEFFIELD.
The clock strikes the hours on a bell and it has just been fully overhauled by our BHI registered staff.
An 18" white painted dial with black Roman numerals and beautifully crafted hands.
A cast brass bezel with convex glass.
To the trunk of the clock is a mercury thermometer, a butlers mirror and a mercury barometer, all in perfect working order.
The 10" diameter, silvered barometer has a cast brass bezel and ivory setting knob. It has been fully overhauled and re-calibrated.
The flame mahogany case retains it's original French-polished finish and has a lovely warm, rich patina. There is inlaid brass stringing with a rosewood insert around the thermometer, mirror and barometer. It is fitted with side opening doors to both the top and bottom of the case.
Not a clock to be found every day of the week!
Masons Antiques has dated this piece to the 1850s.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Masons Antiques Profile Page
Outstanding Tavern/wall Clock
