Small 18th Century 8 Day Longcase Clock (England, C. 1760)

18th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A small, very original solid oak longcase clock from Kent having great colour and proportions. This clock is unusual as it is of small proportions, yet the clock is of 8 day duration (most clocks this size are 30 hour). It has a flat top, a square dial, turned hood columns and capitals and a long door. The 12 inch brass dial has an engraved and silvered chapter ring, a subsidiary seconds dial and an engraved name plate signed, William Flint, Charing. It has an 8 day movement that sounds the hours on a bell. William Flint was born in 1733 and died in 1795.

Current Condition

The case is in original condition and has lovely patination, the dial has been restored a number of years ago and the movement is to be serviced and guaranteed for 12 months. Delivery and set up for this clock is available. If you would like a video clip of this clock working and striking please email us.

Dimensions

52.50cm wide 191.00cm high 26.00cm deep (20.67 inches wide 75.20 inches high 10.24 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

191cm (75.20")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the 1750s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA525465

Dealers Notes

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Description

A small, very original solid oak longcase clock from Kent having great colour and proportions.

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This clock is unusual as it is of small proportions, yet the clock is of 8 day duration (most clocks this size are 30 hour).

Worboys Antiques

It has a flat top, a square dial, turned hood columns and capitals and a long door. The 12 inch brass dial has an engraved and silvered chapter ring, a subsidiary seconds dial and an engraved name plate signed, William Flint, Charing. It has an 8 day movement that sounds the hours on a bell. William Flint was born in 1733 and died in 1795.

fig 1. Small 18th Century 8 Day Longcase Clock (England, c. 1760) — fig 1. Small 18th Century 8 Day Longcase Clock (England, C. 1760)

Current Condition

The case is in original condition and has lovely patination, the dial has been restored a number of years ago and the movement is to be serviced and guaranteed for 12 months. Delivery and set up for this clock is available. If you would like a video clip of this clock working and striking please email us.

Dimensions

52.50cm wide 191.00cm high 26.00cm deep (20.67 inches wide 75.20 inches high 10.24 inches deep)