Longcase Clock with Rocking Ship

18th century

Sold by Worboys Antiques

Description

A solid oak country longcase clock dating the the early 19th century. It has a dome top with a removable gilt wood finial, hood side pillars and glazed sides, with a long arched door and a plinth base. The painted enamel dial has a rocking ship automaton that moves in time with the pendulum. The dial is signed by the maker Robert Bolt of Weymouth. It has an 8 day movement, that sounds the hours on a bell. The gilt finial adds 15cm to the height (219cm). If you would like a video clip of the clock working showing the rocking ship please email us.

Delivery and set up can be arranged.

The case has been reproached and wax finished. The movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months.

Physical Dimensions

Height

204cm (80.32")

Width

50cm (19.69")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Worboys Antiques has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA822230

Dealers Internal Reference

376494

Dealers Notes

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Description

A solid oak country longcase clock dating the the early 19th century.

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It has a dome top with a removable gilt wood finial, hood side pillars and glazed sides, with a long arched door and a plinth base.

Worboys Antiques

The painted enamel dial has a rocking ship automaton that moves in time with the pendulum. The dial is signed by the maker Robert Bolt of Weymouth. It has an 8 day movement, that sounds the hours on a bell. The gilt finial adds 15cm to the height (219cm). If you would like a video clip of the clock working showing the rocking ship please email us.

Delivery and set up can be arranged.

The case has been reproached and wax finished. The movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months.