An
18th century Oak Longcase Grandfather Clock Made by John Wood of Grantham.
Circa 1770. Ref:SN270
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A
very handsome antique oak longcase or 'Grandfather' clock, with excellent
proportions typical of 18th Century design. Such clocks are also known
as tallcase clocks or brass faced clocks.
This antique clock is in excellent working order and has an 8 day plated
movement with 4 turned pillars striking the hours on a bell.
The
12 inch square brass dial has a brass chapter ring with Roman numerals
for the hours on the inner ring and arabic numerals outer ring indicating
the minutes. The makers name, John Wood, engraved on the face in copperplate
script.
It
has the original ornate black steel hands and subsidiary dial for seconds
and inset date display. The corner spandrels are of swags and flower design.
The
oak case has a caddy top to the hood and turned columns. The case has
a long door with its original hinges and sits on a box base. The base
has had some restoration work and the plinth has been replaced at some
time in the past.
An
old depository label inside gives details of a previous owner as: Reverend
Wadeson, Bramham Vicarage, Boston Spa, (Lincolnshire). Dated: October
19/25 we think this is probably 1925.
Height:
81 inches 206cm
Width: 17 inches 43cm
Depth: 9 inches 23cm
Price
£2,750
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Ref:SN270
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