Longcase or Grandfather Clock by Mullenex,
Derby,
circa 1790
A beautiful antique oak longcase clock made
in the late 18th century by Mullenex of Derby England. It has a handsome
13 inch circular brass face engraved with the makers name, Mullenex.
The circular clock dial with has both
Roman numerals and Arabic numerals, for each 5 minute interval, on
the outer rim and still has the original ornate hands made from blue
steel. The face also displays the date in a semi-circle aperture decorated
with floral swag engravings.
This type of brass clock face is particularly
associated with Derbyshire, England.
The clock has an eight day movement striking the hours on a bell.
The oak case has a swan neck pediment
to the hood with dentil moulding and turned mahogany pillars. The
long door has an ogee moulded top flanked by turned 1/4 columns.
The box base has paneled moulding's
and the clock stands on ogee bracket feet.The case has benefited from
some professional restoration and is a very attractive rich brown
colour.
Height: 87 inches 221cm
Width: 19 inches 48cm
Depth: 9 inches 23cm
SOLD
