It was listed by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
The swan-neck pediment topped hood with verre eglomise decoration beneath and freestanding turned columns terminating with gilded wooden capitals beneath. The long trunk door with shaped top, flanked by quarter turned columns, with the original turnbuckle lock and brass drop. The figured oak base surmounted on shaped bracket feet.
The fine quality square brass dial with finely matted and enraved centre with revolving painted "Halifax" moonphase zone. The silvered Roman chapter ring and date zone, surrounded by cast brass spandrels, signed Thomas Lawson Kighley. (Note the old way of spelling Keighley)
The fully restored movement of 30 hour duration united by four
knopped pillars, with anchor escapement and countwheel striking the hours on a single bell.
The movement is fully restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.
Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.
Lead weight and brass faced bob pendulum.
Finely fretted blued steel hands.
All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for twelve months.
All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.
Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.
Delivery and installation of our longcase clocks is carried out free of charge within the U.K. For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation. All longcase clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.
For more information please visit our website www.storyclocks.co.uk
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
You can view the stock and full dealer information on the FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks Profile Page
Lawson of Keighley Oak Long Case / Grandfather Clock C.1765
