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: John Wallace of Leven (Fife Scotland) working 1790 - 1835.
Date: 1810
Height: 6ft 10” Width: 17” Depth: 8.5”
The break arch hood with cast brass bezel, surmounted by a shaped single pedestal with cast brass ball finial. The long trunk door with choice curled mahogany veneers, flanked by quarter turned finely reeded columns. The moulded box base surmounted on a skirted plinth.
The circular white enamelled dial with subsidiary seconds and date zones, signed to the centre Jon Wallace Leven.
The high quality movement of eight day duration united by four knopped pillars, anchor escapement and striking the hours on a single bell.
Original cast iron weights and heavy brass bob pendulum with steel strap.
Fine blued steel hands of eliptical design.
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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Small Flame Mahogany Longcase/grandfather Clock by John Wallace of Leven C.1810
