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FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the Regency era.
Maker: Richard Chater - Working 1774 - 1811 Cornhill, London.
Date: 1805
Height: 7ft 6” (7ft 1" without finial) Width: 17.5” Depth: 9”
The lancet arch hood surmounted by a stepped pedestal with the original cast brass ball and "Hoho bird" finial, below triple fluted corners terminating with brass capitals. The convex circular glass, bound with a cast brass bezel. The hood sides with rectangular fretted cast brass and silk lined sound frets. The lancet topped long trunk door with choice curled mahogany veneers, flanked by canted corners with finely cast brass Eygptian capitals. The raised panel to the base with London style double plinth.
The convex circular white enamelled dial with roman numeral chapter ring, signed to the centre Rich Chater London.
The high quality movement of eight day duration, united by five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and striking the hours on a single bell.
Brass cased weights and heavy brass bob pendulum with steel strap.
Fine gold plated hands of spade 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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www.storyclocks.co.uk
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the Regency era.
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Richard Chater, London C.1805 Mahogany Longcase/grandfather Clock.
