A late 18th century figured mahogany 8 day longcase clock
J. Furnas. Liverpool
Having a 13" brass break arch dial with silvered chapter and Roman hours with Arabic minutes, the bronze coloured engraved centre with silvered seconds dial and date aperture, the arch with hand painted moon phase, 'J. Furnas, LIVERPOOL' on plaque over arch, applied gilt brass mask and scroll spandrels, the two train 4 pillar mechanism striking on a bell, Burkenhead retailers label to seat board; the hood with swan neck pediment above Vere Eglomis panels, the arched door flanked by twin Corinthian columns, the long door with canted corners (probably altered), flanked by Corinthian columns, the base with a figured panel with moulded edge, raised on squat ogee bracket feet. Sold with 2 weights, pendulum, winder and door key. 207cm (93") high
