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FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
Richard Chater, Working 1774 - 1811, Cornhill, London.
The lancet arch hood surmounted by a stepped pedestal surmounted with the original finely cast bronze Egyptian sphinx, below triple fluted ebonised corners terminating with brass capitals. The convex circular glass, bound with a cast brass bezel. The hood sides with rectangular fretted cast brass and red silk lined sound frets. The lancet topped long trunk door with choice curled mahogany veneers, flanked by canted corners with finely cast brass Eygptian capitals and raised ebony moulded decoration beneath. The raised panel to the base with London style double plinth.
The stylish well proportioned case is in excellent original condition with wonderful colour and patination.
The convex circular white enamelled dial with roman numeral chapter ring, signed to the centre Rich Chater, 14 Cornhill, London.
The high quality movement of eight day duration, shaped and shouldered plates united by five knopped pillars, anchor escapement, pin crutch and striking the hours on a single bell.
A high quality movement beautifully executed by a good London maker.
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.
The original brass cased weights and heavy brass bob pendulum with steel strap.
Fine quality delicate blued steel hands of spade design.
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.
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Richard Chater of London, Georgian Longcase / Grandfather Clock.
