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 19th Century.
The shallow break arch pediment hood with locking cast brass bezel with the original convex glass, glazed movement viewing windows to the hood sides. The shaped top long trunk door with choice curled mahogany veneers, of excellent colour and patination. The box base with raised shaped moulding, surmounted on the original shaped plinth. Original locks to the trunk door and hood bezel.
The circular painted white dial signed AM Ortelli, Godalming to the centre, with subsidiary seconds and calendar zones.
The fully restored, high quality movement of eight day duration, united by four knopped pillars, anchor escapement and rack striking the hours on a single bell.
Painted lead weights and heavy brass bob pendulum with polished brass strap.
Finely cut blued steel hands.
The movement is fully restored by our horologist who is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.
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 twelve months.
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.
For more information please visit our website www.storyclocks.co.uk
FJ & RD Story Antique Clocks has dated this piece to the 19th Century.
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Am Ortelli of Godalming, Long Case / Grandfather Clock, Circa 1830
