A fine quality Bristol Georgian mahogany longcase clock with a swan-neck hood pediment. Marquetry inlays to the case hood and base panel. Corinthium capped hood columns with unusual and high quality fluting and floral twist design. Satinwood crossbanding to the trunk with fluted sides. An arched painted dial with raised gilt corners, date, seconds and lunar moon-phases to the arch. An 8-day duration movement striking the hours on a bell.
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John Clarke of Bristol is recorded in A J Moores' 'The Clockmakers of Bristol' book as working from 1785-1794 in Rosemary Street.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
Height 8ft 2 " / 249 cms