A Mid 18th Century And Later Oak-cased Chiming Longcase - Feb 27, 2017 | Fellows In United Kingdom
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A mid 18th century and later oak-cased chiming longcase

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A mid 18th century and later oak-cased chiming longcase
A mid 18th century and later oak-cased chiming longcase
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A mid 18th century and later oak-cased chiming longcase clock. The 12-inch break-arched brass dial having a silvered chapter ring with Roman hours, Arabic minutes, fleur-de-lis half hour divisions and inner quarter hour track, signed 'James Stevens LONDON, framing a matted centre with subsidiary second dial beneath XII, within baroque mask spandrels, the arch with silver Strike/Silent ring between cast sea creatures, the substantial 19th century movement chiming on a carillon of eight bells and striking on a coiled gong, the oak case (18th century with later carving) having a pagoda top with three brass ball and eagle finials over columns, long door and stepped base, the whole with foliate carving, 93, (236cm) high.
Condition
Dial - considerable tarnishing to chapter ring. Casting splits below VI. Top pair of winding arbours cut into inner edge of chapter ring (musical movement later added to period dial plate).Movement - not tested, appears sound.Case - late 19th century carving of an 18th century carcase. Would benefit from wax polishing.
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A mid 18th century and later oak-cased chiming longcase

Estimate £500 - £800
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Starting Price £500
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