George III Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock - Richard Honeybone of Fairford Glos.

Name: George III Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock - Richard Honeybone of Fairford Glos.
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA815919
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by Heydays Antiques

Description

Beautiful Graining and Patina to this Good Quality Mahogany Case (91in or 131.5cm high) with Charming Painted Dial Depicting Brittannia with Gilt Decoration Seconds Dial and Date Chapter. Though Baille lists Richard Honeybone as circa 1690-1814, Brian Loomes suggests a Richard (I) Honeybone b1775, c1795-d1834 and this would seem more likely. There was also a Richard (II) born 1837 and probably the son of George Honeybone, Richard's brother.

The 8 Day movement has been Checked, Oiled and Tested to be in Good and Full Antique Working Condition, Stiking the number of Hours on the O'clock. Please Note: the Dial has two sets of winding holes (though one set is blanked off) also the Plates of the Movement has additional Holes Drilled. Whether Honeybone's customer wanted to economise and Honeybone used part he had lying around or this has been done later in life is unknown but adds intrigue and interest.

Provenance: Privately Purchased from South Wing, Lavendon Grange, Bucks (vendor now moved away).

Please contact Robert via email or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Viewing always Welcome by Appointment. Delivery and Set Up Options by Agreement. Covid-19 Rules to Apply.

Physical Dimensions

Height

131.5cm (51.77")

Width

49.6cm (19.53")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA815919

Dealers Internal Reference

E2106211Swing

Description

Beautiful Graining and Patina to this Good Quality Mahogany Case (91in or 131.

“

5cm high) with Charming Painted Dial Depicting Brittannia with Gilt Decoration Seconds Dial and Date Chapter.

Heydays Antiques

Though Baille lists Richard Honeybone as circa 1690-1814, Brian Loomes suggests a Richard (I) Honeybone b1775, c1795-d1834 and this would seem more likely. There was also a Richard (II) born 1837 and probably the son of George Honeybone, Richard's brother.

fig 1. George III Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock - Richard Honeybone of Fairford Glos.

The 8 Day movement has been Checked, Oiled and Tested to be in Good and Full Antique Working Condition, Stiking the number of Hours on the O'clock. Please Note: the Dial has two sets of winding holes (though one set is blanked off) also the Plates of the Movement has additional Holes Drilled. Whether Honeybone's customer wanted to economise and Honeybone used part he had lying around or this has been done later in life is unknown but adds intrigue and interest.

fig 2. George III Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock - Richard Honeybone of Fairford Glos.

Provenance: Privately Purchased from South Wing, Lavendon Grange, Bucks (vendor now moved away).

Please contact Robert via email or on 07899 058752 to Discuss. Viewing always Welcome by Appointment. Delivery and Set Up Options by Agreement. Covid-19 Rules to Apply.