Stunning
Oak &
Mahogany Cross Banded
Longcase Clock
by
READ, KNUTSFORD
circa 1780
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This is fabulous oak and mahogany cross banded eight-day brass faced, longcase clock, which is of superb proportions. It has an eight-day movement on a brass square dial.
If we start with the hood this has a lovely flat top finished with moulded cornice. Lovely delicate reeded columns flank the hood door with nice simple back splats. The hood door is nicely cross banded in mahogany.
If we then move down to the trunk this has beautifully shaped full-length door, which has been nicely cross banded in mahogany. The trunk door is then flanked by quarter reeded columns. The door also has its original lock and key and a wonderful brass escutcheon. Another lovely feature is the original strap hinges.
As with the trunk door the base incorporates some nice mahogany cross banding and has lovely chamfered corner . The base is raised on ogee bracket feet.
The eight-day movement with makers name of 'READ, KNUTSFORD', striking the hour has a square brass face. It also has a subsidiary second and date dials. The four corners are adorned with beautiful spandrals whilst the centre incorporates beautiful engraved swags. The fingers are also wonderful fretted fingers.
The face is beautifully clean which made it extremely difficult to photograph.
The clock is in superb condition. The case has the most exquisite patina which can only be gained through age and is difficult to convey through photographs.
There is one 'READ, KNUTSFORD' listed in ‘Clockmakers of Cheshire by Keith Appleby':
- READ J. Clockmaker 1780.
The clock is in perfect working order having been recently professionally cleaned and serviced. It comes complete with its weights, pendulum and winding key.
The approximate dimensions are:
- 81 inches high to the top of the clock.
- 14.75 inches wide across the trunk
- 20 inches wide across the widest part of base
- 22.5 inches wide across the widest part of hood.
As can be seen from the above dimensions this clock is of lovely slim proportions.
This is a very elegant brass face clock, which would make a super addition to any home addition, so happy bidding.
Buyer to collect from outside Tarporley, Cheshire. There is a possibility of local delivery but please contact us to establish if this is available. If you are unable to collect please Abbey Antiques 0870 7707630 and they will give you a competitive quote. PLEASE NOTE all arrangements for couriers services must be made and paid for directly by the buyer.
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I accept personal cheques (UK sterling cheques only), cash on local delivery/collection. Please email any other questions before bidding and only bid if you are serious about buying please. Will arrange for local pickup only (no postage). There is a possibility of local delivery, but you will need to contact me to check if this can be arranged.
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