A Fine London Provincial Longcase Clock

Name: A Fine London Provincial Longcase Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA630804
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

Description

A very fine mahogany LONGCASE CLOCK by Daniel Cornwell of Billericay (Essex) from the third quarter of the 18th century.

Superb case; pagoda hood (with removable upper finial and pediment); long trunk door; double-plinth base. The 8-day five-pillar movement strikes hours on a bell, with original pendulum and brass-cased weights. Impressive dial, with engraved and silvered chapter-ring; cast spandrels; seconds dial and "Strike Silent" control in the arch. 94ins high (239cms) without the detachable upper pediment & finial.

***Daniel Cornwell Senior is recorded working in London circa1750. He and his family moved to Billericay probably early in the 1760's where he continued his profession and was joined by his son, also Daniel.

Physical Dimensions

Height

239cm (94.09")

Width

35cm (13.78")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA630804

Dealers Internal Reference

2021

Dealers Notes

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Description

A very fine mahogany LONGCASE CLOCK by Daniel Cornwell of Billericay (Essex) from the third quarter of the 18th century.

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Superb case; pagoda hood (with removable upper finial and pediment); long trunk door; double-plinth base.

Quiet Street Antiques of Bath

The 8-day five-pillar movement strikes hours on a bell, with original pendulum and brass-cased weights. Impressive dial, with engraved and silvered chapter-ring; cast spandrels; seconds dial and "Strike Silent" control in the arch. 94ins high (239cms) without the detachable upper pediment & finial.

fig 1. A FINE LONDON PROVINCIAL LONGCASE CLOCK — fig 1. A Fine London Provincial Longcase Clock

Daniel Cornwell Senior is recorded working in London circa1750. He and his family moved to Billericay probably early in the 1760's where he continued his profession and was joined by his son, also Daniel.