18th Cent Mahogany London Moon Dial Long Case Longcase Grandfather Clock

18th century

Sold by Cross Antiques

Description

A stylish late 18th Cent longcase clock by Thomas Pepys of London. He is listed as working there during the mid to late 18th Cent. It has a beautifuly figured mahogany case in typical London style with a long door with a moulded edge and moulded panel to the base. Both the hood and trunk have readed chamfered corners with stop flutes.

The good quality 5 pillar 8 day movement has a most attractive brass dial with silvered chapter ring. To the arch is a dial displaying the phases of the moon. It has retained its original brass cased weights and all brass pendulum with large regulating nut.

The case is in excelent condition, it is a lovely colour and has retained its original finish.

The movement is also in good condition, keeping good time and with all functions working as thet should.

The maximum dimensions are:

212cm (83.5") high

52cm (20.5") wide

25cm (10") deep

Free local delivery and set up (80mls), national and international delivery arranged at cost

Physical Dimensions

Height

212cm (83.46")

Width

52cm (20.47")

Depth

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

Cross Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA879169

Description

A stylish late 18th Cent longcase clock by Thomas Pepys of London. He is listed as working there during the mid to late 18th Cent.

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It has a beautifuly figured mahogany case in typical London style with a long door with a moulded edge and moulded panel to the base.

Cross Antiques

Both the hood and trunk have readed chamfered corners with stop flutes.

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

The good quality 5 pillar 8 day movement has a most attractive brass dial with silvered chapter ring. To the arch is a dial displaying the phases of the moon. It has retained its original brass cased weights and all brass pendulum with large regulating nut.