A fine quality Georgian London Longcase clock. An arched hood pediment surmounted by 3 original brass finials. Brass capped front and rear quarter hood column capitals with brass stopped fluting. Side glass panels to the hood sides. A well proportioned mahogany case with an arched trunk door and choice flame veneers. A well detailed brass and silvered dial with matted centre and name cartouche. A date aperture and well cast corner spandrels. A rarer feature of a lunar moon phase which is seldom seen on London longcase clocks. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Brass cased weights as seen on London clocks of this period.
Thomas Hunter is recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1744 - 1799 at Fenchurch Street.
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique longcase clock that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Please contact us for UK and International delivery information.
Physical Dimensions
Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1750s.
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA601899
Description
A fine quality Georgian London Longcase clock. An arched hood pediment surmounted by 3 original brass finials. Brass capped front and rear quarter hood column capitals with brass stopped fluting. Side glass panels to the hood sides. A well proportioned mahogany case with an arched trunk door and choice flame veneers. A well detailed brass and silvered dial with matted centre and name cartouche. A date aperture and well cast corner spandrels. A rarer feature of a lunar moon phase which is seldom seen on London longcase clocks. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Brass cased weights as seen on London clocks of this period.
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Thomas Hunter is recorded in Baillies' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1744 - 1799 at Fenchurch Street.
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd. you can expect a genuine antique longcase clock that is in full working order and sold with 12 months guarantee. Please contact us for UK and International delivery information.
Physical Dimensions
Height
234cm (92.13")
Width
48cm (18.90")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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