Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1850s.
Turned hood side columns. Acanthus leaves to the top of the trunk columns. Choice flame mahogany case veneers with rosewood crossbanding. The original turned feet. An arched painted dial with spaniels to the corners and a lady in a country scene to the arch. A seconds dials with brass hands and date aperture. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1845.
John Pape of Blyth in Nortumberland is recorded in Loomes 'Watch and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1827 - 1858.
Height 7ft 6 "/ 230 cms (to top of brass finial) Depth 9 " / 23 cms Width (at widest point of the hood) 19 1/2" / 50 cms
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. Worldwide packing available. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. Please see our other selection at www.kdclocks.co.uk. Phone to order on 01179565281 or for further information.
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd has dated this piece to the 1850s.
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John Pape of Blyth Mahogany Longcase Grandfather Clock
