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WALNUT
GRAND-DAUGHTER CLOCK
This
superb 19th century timepiece is a fine reproduction of
a 17th century design. The walnut case has Dutch
marquetry designs with urns, flowers and leaves on the
front. The hood has barley twist pillars and side frets
with a brass framed door and cushion top. The 7” square
brass dial is engraved with birds and flowers with a
silvered chapter ring and Roman numerals, it is signed
Pickering –London. The 15 day movement has baluster
pillars, dead beat escapement and maintaining power. The
design of this clock is based on a clock by George
Pickering working in London circa 1700. The movement is
made by Thwaites and Reed established in 1740, the front
plate numbering indicates it was made circa 1850. The
height of this Grand- Daughter is 145 cms.
Stock No: CA9103 Price: £4500 |