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Clockwise has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
The original hood door lock is present on the inside. The trunk has chamfered edges flanking the trunk door with working lock and key and the base stands on original bracket feet.
The twelve inch square painted dial is signed 'William Cawdle, Torquay' and is in gorgeous condition featuring religious buildings to the four corners and a seconds dial with working calendar window below. The three matching hands are also original.
The four pillar, rack-striking anchor escapement movement has been fully refurbished with new lines provided and the clock strikes the full hours on a beautifully mellow bell. The weights are an original pair. The movement benefits from my three year guarantee and this clock comes complete with a crank key.
This clock really is a beautiful piece of furniture and being a square dial it is less dominating than arched dial examples and therefore easier to home.
William Cawdle is recorded as a watch and clockmaker working from 26 Lower Union Street in Torquay from 1850-1873. This clock was suppled to St Mary Magdalene church in Upton, Torquay, in 1863. This church is located just along from Cawdle's residence in Upper Union Street.
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Clockwise has dated this piece to the Victorian era.
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