Somerset Longcase Clock by Alford of Wells

Name: Somerset Longcase Clock by Alford of Wells
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA676111
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

Description

An early Somerset longcase clock with extensive inlay to the cabinetwork.

The 8 day duration movement striking the hours on a bell and with a 12" square full brass dial with silvered brass chapter ring showing Roman Numerals and Arabic minutes. Featuring a centre date, seconds and a very useful strike/silent mechanism positioned at number III. Also with four cast brass corner spandrels and a finely made pair of blued steel hands. The chapter ring engraved with the makers name Alford of Wells.

The oak case with a good light colour throughout and retaining its original original patina. The case is inlaid with Rosewood, Palm and Sycamore inlays, the "Star Bursts" to the base panel and trunk door are in Ebony and Sycamore. The base standing on bracket feet. The flat top hood with oak pillars and gilt wooden capitals to the glazed hood door and repeated to the rear of the hood with quarter pillars.

Fully serviced, overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.

Note: James Alford is listed as working in Crowcombe in 1747, it is likely he travelled to Wells to conduct his business or possibly in the records and passing of time the fact he lived in Wells has been lost.

Height: 6'9" / C.1750

Physical Dimensions

Height

206cm (81.10")

Declaration

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA676111

Dealers Notes

OUR MAIN WEBSITE

Please visit our main website http://www.british-antiqueclocks.com where you can also listen to our clocks. Every striking antique clock on our main website has its own individual sound file. This is particularly useful if you are unable to view our antique clocks in person. Other information regarding the history of the longcase/grandfather clock and how to setup a longcase/grandfather is also a feature of our website.

LAPADA MEMBER

We are a member of LAPADA, The Association of Art and Antique Dealers, which is the UK's largest association of professional dealers in antiques and works of art. We therefore follow a strict Code of Practice upheld by LAPADA which gives further confidence for future purchasers.

Open by appointment only. Please call or email to make arrangements to view our collection of fully restored antique clocks & barometers.

Description

An early Somerset longcase clock with extensive inlay to the cabinetwork.

“

The 8 day duration movement striking the hours on a bell and with a 12" square full brass dial with silvered brass chapter ring showing Roman Numerals and Arabic minutes.

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

Featuring a centre date, seconds and a very useful strike/silent mechanism positioned at number III. Also with four cast brass corner spandrels and a finely made pair of blued steel hands. The chapter ring engraved with the makers name Alford of Wells.

fig 1. Somerset longcase clock by Alford of Wells — fig 1. Somerset Longcase Clock by Alford of Wells

The oak case with a good light colour throughout and retaining its original original patina. The case is inlaid with Rosewood, Palm and Sycamore inlays, the "Star Bursts" to the base panel and trunk door are in Ebony and Sycamore. The base standing on bracket feet. The flat top hood with oak pillars and gilt wooden capitals to the glazed hood door and repeated to the rear of the hood with quarter pillars.

fig 2. Somerset longcase clock by Alford of Wells — fig 2. Somerset Longcase Clock by Alford of Wells

Fully serviced, overhauled and guaranteed for 3 years.

Note: James Alford is listed as working in Crowcombe in 1747, it is likely he travelled to Wells to conduct his business or possibly in the records and passing of time the fact he lived in Wells has been lost.

Height: 6'9" / C.1750

Physical Dimensions

Height

206cm (81.10")

Date of Manufacture

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA676111

About the Dealer

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2010