John Morse of Malmesbury Small Regency Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

Name: John Morse of Malmesbury Small Regency Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA999822
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Heydays Antiques

Description

Charming Small (83.25in) Oak with Attractive “Tiger Graining”, Mahogany Banding & String Inlay Decoration. Canted Corners to the Long Trunk & Raised on Bracket Feet.

The Attractive Enamelled Dial & 30 Hour Movement by John Morse of Malmesbury. The Top Arch with Oriental Scene of A Chinaman Holding A Foliage Sprig. (Probably A Sprig From a Tea Plant). The Centre of the Dial Decorated with a Bird and the 4 Corners with Gilt Anchor Decorations. Maybe the First Owner of This Clock was a Sailor Involved in the Tea Trade from China to England.

John Morse is listed by Brian Loomes as Circa 1830 at Malmesbury where he was also a Silversmith and Cutler and as such would probably have attracted a “better” quality of customers.

The Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested. Offered in Good & Full Antique Working Order.

Height 83.25in or 211cm

Hood 51cm wide and 23cm deep

Base 47cm and 23cm deep

Please email Robert or call him on 07899 058752 to Discuss Viewing / Collection. Should you need Delivery / Setup, Please Supply your Postcode for Options. Whenever possible I will do delivery and setup myself but if this is not possible then the clock will be sent via professional Couriers with instructions and prepared for easy setup.

Physical Dimensions

Height

211cm (83.07")

Width

51cm (20.08")

Depth

23cm (9.06")

Declaration

Heydays Antiques has dated this piece to the Regency era.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA999822

Dealers Internal Reference

SApr210927100

Description

Charming Small (83.25in) Oak with Attractive “Tiger Graining”, Mahogany Banding & String Inlay Decoration. Canted Corners to the Long Trunk & Raised on Bracket Feet.

The Attractive Enamelled Dial & 30 Hour Movement by John Morse of Malmesbury. The Top Arch with Oriental Scene of A Chinaman Holding A Foliage Sprig. (Probably A Sprig From a Tea Plant). The Centre of the Dial Decorated with a Bird and the 4 Corners with Gilt Anchor Decorations. Maybe the First Owner of This Clock was a Sailor Involved in the Tea Trade from China to England.

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John Morse is listed by Brian Loomes as Circa 1830 at Malmesbury where he was also a Silversmith and Cutler and as such would probably have attracted a “better” quality of customers.

Heydays Antiques

fig 1. John Morse of Malmesbury Small Regency Oak & Mahogany Grandfather Longcase Clock

The Movement has been Checked, Serviced & Tested. Offered in Good & Full Antique Working Order.

Height 83.25in or 211cm

Hood 51cm wide and 23cm deep

Base 47cm and 23cm deep

Please email Robert or call him on 07899 058752 to Discuss Viewing / Collection. Should you need Delivery / Setup, Please Supply your Postcode for Options. Whenever possible I will do delivery and setup myself but if this is not possible then the clock will be sent via professional Couriers with instructions and prepared for easy setup.