Mahogany Longcase Clock by Edgecumbe & Nichols of Bristol

Name: Mahogany Longcase Clock by Edgecumbe & Nichols of Bristol
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA900160
Availability: SoldOut

18th century

Sold by P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

Description

A small Bristol longcase clock with typical West Country features.

The 8 day duration movement with a recoil anchor escapement and striking the hours on a bell. The square painted 12" dial with Arabic numerals and signed by the maker, Edgecumbe & Nichols of Bristol to the centre. Also with matching blued steel hands and a date aperture above the number VI. The corners painted with shells, flowers and foliage.

The well proportioned case veneered with mahogany and with a long trunk door, a plain base and standing on small bracket feet. The hood displaying reeded pillars, brass Doric capitals and a swan neck top with brass paterea and a central brass eagle finial.

A good example.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Declaration

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA900160

Dealers Notes

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Description

A small Bristol longcase clock with typical West Country features.

The 8 day duration movement with a recoil anchor escapement and striking the hours on a bell.

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The square painted 12" dial with Arabic numerals and signed by the maker, Edgecumbe & Nichols of Bristol to the centre.

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers

Also with matching blued steel hands and a date aperture above the number VI. The corners painted with shells, flowers and foliage.

fig 1. Mahogany longcase clock by Edgecumbe & Nichols of Bristol — fig 1. Mahogany Longcase Clock by Edgecumbe & Nichols of Bristol

The well proportioned case veneered with mahogany and with a long trunk door, a plain base and standing on small bracket feet. The hood displaying reeded pillars, brass Doric capitals and a swan neck top with brass paterea and a central brass eagle finial.

A good example.

Physical Dimensions

Height

86cm (33.86")

Date of Manufacture

P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers has dated this piece to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Ref

SA900160

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Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2010