Late 18th Cent Moon Dial Long Case Longcase Grandfather Clock

18th century

Sold by Cross Antiques

Description

A handsome early 18th Cent longcase clock. The dial is signed for A Brindley of Newcastle upon Tyne. He is listed as working there around 1790. The case is in oak with some very attractive mahogany panels with marquetry decoration.

The 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell and has a smart painted dial. It has a subsidiary seconds dial and date indicator. To the arch is a most attractive moon phase indicator with a very well painted moon disc.

The case is in good unrestored condition and is a lovely colour. The movement is in good working order and keeping good time.

The maximum dimensions are:

225cm (88.5") high excluding finial +6cm

54cm (21") wide

26cm (10") deep

Free local delivery and set up (60mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost.

Physical Dimensions

Height

225cm (88.58")

Width

54cm (21.26")

Depth

26cm (10.24")

Declaration

Cross Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA799344

Description

fig 1. Late 18th Cent Moon Dial Long Case Longcase Grandfather Clock

The 8 day movement strikes the hours on a bell and has a smart painted dial. It has a subsidiary seconds dial and date indicator. To the arch is a most attractive moon phase indicator with a very well painted moon disc.