Clockwise Antique Clocks

18TH CENTURY 30 HOUR LONGCASE CLOCK
A fine 18th century 30 hour longcase clock in a case with oak carcass and mahogany graining. The trunk, with a Gothic topped locking door, stands on a plinth with bracketed skirting. The hood has a cushion top with three brass ball finials, simple turned pillars with brass Corinthian caps and a square door with the original rolled glass. The 11" brass dial has a silvered chapter ring with Roman hours and Arabic 5 minute markings on a an arcaded minute ring. The spandrels are Rococo style C&W no. 40, the dial centre is mated with engravings of eagles and with a silvered calendar dial. The chapter ring is singed under the VI Wm. Russell, Wootton. The blued steel hands are nicely fretted and pierced. The 30 hour chain driven movement has anchor escapement and an outside countwheel striking the hours on a sonorous bell. Height 203cms excluding finials. William Russell is recorded as working in Wootton Bassett (Wiltshire) during the 18th century, he was noted in Wells circa 1746 and 1790.

Stock No: CA 41010 Price: £1500