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ANTIQUE #SA844136

An Eight Day Longcase Clock In A Plain Oak Case By B. Russell Of Norwich. Circa 1810 (long Case)

Status: This item has been sold
Sold by: M. C. Taylor

This is an extremely attractive clock of small and good proportions in exemplary condition.
 
The eight day duration movement with Anchor Recoil escapement and rack striking the hours on a top-mounted cast bell. Also having automatic phases-of-the-moon and calendar date.
 
Behind a 12'' wide, break-arch, painted iron moon-phase dial made by and the false-dial signed ''WALKER & FINNEMORE'' (Birmingham). The ringed chapter area having Roman numerals, minute dots and outer, Arabic fives. The centre having a conforming subsidiary seconds dial and a gilt edged, drop-mouth, calendar aperture above the maker''s name ''B. Russell (of) Norwich''. The colourfully painted moon disc also having cottage and warship-at sea-scenes within the arch outer that bears the sectioned, lunar date including the half. The ''moon hider'' spheres bear maps of the world. The corners of the dial-plate are decorated with green and gilt circular fan motifs, fern branches and a symmetrically painted inner border. T...
Antique SA844136 shown on this page was made in the 19th Century. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
19th Century
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
M. C. TAYLOR PROFILE PHOTO WHICH LINKS TO DEALER PAGE
M. C. Taylor
Clockmakers and Restorers Established 1987
Dorset
United Kingdom
Tel: 01202 429718
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD