FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the Georgian era.
James Hargraves (sometimes Hargreaves) was born in 1768 and married Sarah Hibbard in 1797.
He died in 1835.
An impressive trunk dial wall timepiece by James Hargraves of Bawtry circa 1820.
The flame mahogany veneered case with satinwood crossbanding to the front panel and further inlaid with ebony stringing.
The substantial cast brass moulded bezel with the original integral lock, which retains some of its original gilding and the original convex glass .
The well-proportioned case with a narrow mahogany dial surround, shaped mahogany ears to the case sides and curved bottom drop box with opening pendulum access door retaining its original lock and key.
The original mahogany veneered oak carcass back box with opening side door and the original fastening pegs, all in excellent original condition and of good colour and patination.
The 12" convex painted wooden white dial with a Roman chapter ring and signed to the centre, James Hargraves Bawtry.
The dial is in excellent original condition with a fine quality original white ground and crisp black work numerals.
The fully restored 8 day timepiece fusee movement is of excellent quality, with tall shaped plates and heavily knopped pillars.
The original anchor escapement and the original engraved brass bob pendulum with brass strap.
Brass butterfly fusee winding key.
The dial is fronted by the original matching brass spade design hands.
An excellent quality clock in fine original condition throughout with the movement fully restored.
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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A Fine Quality 8 Day English Fusee Timepiece Trunk Dial Wall Clock by James Hargraves of Bawtry Circa 1820
