18th Century George II Tavern or Act of Parliament Clock, Circa 1740

Name: 18th Century George II Tavern or Act of Parliament Clock, Circa 1740
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA792986
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

Description

Tavern clock by Thomas Moore Ipswich

A fine eighteenth-century tavern clock with a japanned shield dial and gilt decorations, signed at the bottom of the dial in gilt letters Thos Moore Ipswich, c. 1740.

The black japanned case of traditional style has a short trunk with an arched painted door depicting an eighteenth-century company in a tavern. It is embellished with gilt lines The white painted chapter ring has Roman hour numerals, a minute track and outer Arabic five-minute markers. The pierced brass hands have heart-shaped tips. The eight-day movement has four knopped pillars, a five wheel train, anchor escapement with a long steel rod pendulum and brass bob. It is driven by a period lead weight.

Note on the maker

Thomas Moore was a descendant of a clockmakers family from Ipswich and active as a clockmaker in the period 1711-1762.

Literature: M.Gatto, The Tavern clock, Bath, 2010; M.Gatto, The Tavernicus Tavern Clock Archive, Bath 2017, pp127-30.

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Details

Physical Dimensions

Height

140cm (55.12")

Width

78cm (30.71")

Depth

21.5cm (8.46")

Declaration

Alexander George Antiques Ltd. has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA792986

Dealers Notes

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Description

Tavern clock by Thomas Moore Ipswich

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A fine eighteenth-century tavern clock with a japanned shield dial and gilt decorations, signed at the bottom of the dial in gilt letters Thos Moore Ipswich, c.

Alexander George Antiques Ltd.

1740.

The black japanned case of traditional style has a short trunk with an arched painted door depicting an eighteenth-century company in a tavern. It is embellished with gilt lines The white painted chapter ring has Roman hour numerals, a minute track and outer Arabic five-minute markers. The pierced brass hands have heart-shaped tips. The eight-day movement has four knopped pillars, a five wheel train, anchor escapement with a long steel rod pendulum and brass bob. It is driven by a period lead weight.