Mahogany and Inlay Centre Seconds Longcase Clock (England, C. 1790 to C. 1800)

18th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

An impressive, high quality mahogany longcase clock dating to the late 18th Century. It has a swan neck scroll pediment, with blind fretwork panels, an ogee shaped gazed door and fluted columns with brass capitals, The trunk has a serpentine figured top door, boxwood stringing and full matching reeded columns with a scroll base. The engraved silvered dial has a moon roller within the arch indicating the current phase of the moon over a 29.5 day cycle and rare sweep centre seconds and date hands. The 8 day movement has brass cased weights, another sign of quality. It is signed by the maker Mann of Coventry, who are listed as makers from 1787.

Current Condition

In excellent original condition, retaining its original finish. The movemnt has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

59.00cm wide 225.00cm high 29.00cm deep (23.23 inches wide 88.58 inches high 11.42 inches deep)

Physical Dimensions

Height

225cm (88.58")

Width

59cm (23.23")

Depth

29cm (11.42")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA623646

Dealers Internal Reference

LA157133

Dealers Notes

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Description

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The engraved silvered dial has a moon roller within the arch indicating the current phase of the moon over a 29.

Worboys Antiques

5 day cycle and rare sweep centre seconds and date hands. The 8 day movement has brass cased weights, another sign of quality. It is signed by the maker Mann of Coventry, who are listed as makers from 1787.

fig 1. Mahogany and Inlay Centre Seconds Longcase Clock (England, c. 1790 to c. 1800) — fig 1. Mahogany and Inlay Centre Seconds Longcase Clock (England, C. 1790 to C. 1800)

Current Condition

In excellent original condition, retaining its original finish. The movemnt has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock striking please email us.

Dimensions

59.00cm wide 225.00cm high 29.00cm deep (23.23 inches wide 88.58 inches high 11.42 inches deep)