It was listed by FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1800s.
Maker: William Green, Grantham
Date: 1820
Height: 7ft 3" Width: 19” Depth: 9”
The swan-neck pediment hood with brass paterae and original brass finial to the centre. The hood door flanked by turned and reeded columns terminating with brass capitals. The figured quarter sawn oak trunk door crossbanded with thick mahogany veneer, flanked by canted corners with decorative boxwood inlay. The base with mahogany crossbanding, surmounted on bracket feet.
The well executed arched japanned dial, with Roman numeral chapter ring and Arabic outer markings to the quarters. The arch decorated with finely painted flowers and gold leaf artwork and the corners with fruit and flowers. The dial centre signed Wm Green, Grantham.
A fully restored fine quality 8 day four pillar movement, rack striking the hours on a single bell.
Weights and pendulum
Original cast iron weights and brass faced pendulum bob.
Finely fretted brass hands.
All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.
Delivery and installation of our longcase clocks is carried out free of charge within the U.K. For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation. All longcase clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.
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FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 1800s.
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Longcase/grandfather Clock by Wm Green of Grantham C.1820
