A GEORGE IV/WILLIAM IV OAK TALL CASE CLOCK, 1820-1837,
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A GEORGE IV/WILLIAM IV OAK TALL CASE CLOCK, 1820-1837, WITH A GEORGE II CLOCKWORKS, POSSIBLY WELLS, the broken swan neck pediment, above a square glazed door with a scalloped liner, opening to a brass patinated bronze clock face mounted with scrolling foliate corners flanked by cherubs within a crown resembling George I's state crown, centering an etched Roman numeral dial, with day and date sub-dials, the clockworks retaining gut cords, signed "Hen. Swaine, Hillperton," flanked by twisted turned columns, above protruding molding, over a square door with a central quarter sawn oak panel, above stepped molding surmounting a rectangular base, raised on ogee feet. Height: 77 1/2" Width: 19 3/4" Depth: 8 3/4" NOTE: A marriage record for Henry Swayne, of Hilperton, listed as a clockmaker can be found for the Diocese of Bath and Wells, dating to June 16, 1714. Harwood, H.W. Forsyth, Ed. "The Genealogist: A Quarterly Magazine of Genealogical, Antiquarian, Topographical, and Heraldic Research." Volume XXIV. George Bell & Sons, London, 1908.
Condition
Some molding and a foot bracket broken but present, rondels in pediment likely replaced, expected surface wear, some panels cracked at sides. Pendulum lacking disc. Greenish patina on No keys. Unknown working condition. Back likely replaced. Clockworks with heavy dust, oil buildup on pulleys, some white mold on gut cords. Pendulum door hinges with damage. Overall in fair to good condition, wear commensurate with age and use.
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A GEORGE IV/WILLIAM IV OAK TALL CASE CLOCK, 1820-1837,
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