An early 19th century inlaid mahogany and oak eight-day longcase clock
John Smith, Wrexham
The square hood with swan-neck pediment above moulded rectangular pillars, the raised panel long door with shaped top and inlaid shell marquetry to centre, the raised panel base above a shaped plinth, a white painted 12-inch dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, secondary seconds dial and date aperture, hand-painted shell and scroll work spandrels and exotic bird decoration, the weight driven four-pillar mechanism striking on a bell, 203cm high.
The square hood with swan-neck pediment above moulded rectangular pillars, the raised panel long door with shaped top and inlaid shell marquetry to centre, the raised panel base above a shaped plinth, a white painted 12-inch dial with Roman and Arabic numerals, secondary seconds dial and date aperture, hand-painted shell and scroll work spandrels and exotic bird decoration, the weight driven four-pillar mechanism striking on a bell, 203cm high.
Sold for
£750
inc. premium
Category: Clocks and Watches / Clocks
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