Superb Early 19th Cent Mahogany Long Case Longcase Grandfather Clock

19th century

Sold by Cross Antiques

Description

An unusual take on a west country longcase clock By William Evill of Bath, Somerset. He is listed as working there from 1819 to 1826 This superb quality example has a most attractive silvered dial and a beautifully figured mahogany case.

The case is veneered in panels of contrasting colour mahogany separated with ebony stringing. Both the hood and trunk have superbly detailed cast brass Corinthian capitals. The hood and trunk doors have working locks and key. The hood has retained its original ball and eagle finials.

The good quality 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell and has a nice clear silvered dial with subsidiary seconds and date dials.

Both the case and movement are in excellent condition and it is working well and keeping good time.

The maximum dimensions are:

214cm (84.25") high excluding finials, + 13cm (5") with finials

49cm (19") wide

24cm (9.5") deep

Free local delivery and set up (70mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost.

Physical Dimensions

Height

214cm (84.25")

Width

49cm (19.29")

Depth

24cm (9.45")

Declaration

Cross Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA717840

Description

An unusual take on a west country longcase clock By William Evill of Bath, Somerset.

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He is listed as working there from 1819 to 1826 This superb quality example has a most attractive silvered dial and a beautifully figured mahogany case.

Cross Antiques

fig 1. Superb Early 19th Cent Mahogany Long Case Longcase Grandfather Clock

The case is veneered in panels of contrasting colour mahogany separated with ebony stringing. Both the hood and trunk have superbly detailed cast brass Corinthian capitals. The hood and trunk doors have working locks and key. The hood has retained its original ball and eagle finials.