A Fine Quality Carved Oak 8 Day Wall Regulator Clock By GH & C Gowland, Sunderland c.1860.

Dial Signature: GH & C Gowland, Sunderland
Date: 1860
Height: 109cm
Width: 32cm
Depth: 21.5cm
Price: Sold

The beautifully proportioned small sized case constructed from finely patinated and figured quarter sawn oak.

The arched top style case with the original glazed trunk door and arched glazing to the sides, decorated with exhibition quality carved climbing roses to the door frame emanating from a intricately carved basket to the lower door.

The shaped and moulded base further decorated with high quality rose carvings and rosebud finials, a matching carved mask beneath the dial.

The quarter sawn oak figured backboard with silvered brass beat scale.

Two original door locks with keys and the original hinges.

The 9" circular engraved silvered brass dial with outer minute track and Roman numerals, signed to the dial GH & C Gowland, Sunderland, cast brass sighting ring surrounding the dial.

The fully restored movement of eight day duration, united by four turned pillars. with Harrison’s maintaining power and deadbeat escapement.

Polished brass cylindrical weight with ornate fretted pulley and blued steel screws.

The faux mercury jar style pendulum with brass frame, knurled rating nut and polished steel rod.

Finely fretted heart shape blued steel hands.

Good quality brass crank winding key

Gowland Hay & Co - 178 High Street. West, Sunderland, Co Durham 1852 - 1880.
Advertised themselves as Chronometer and Lever Watches, Clocks and Nautical Instrument manufacturers.

All of our clocks are mechanically guaranteed in writing for twelve months and are genuine examples restored to the highest standard by our FBHI and Clockmakers Company awarded horologist.

Delivery and set up is included in the price for all UK mainland deliveries. All clocks are carefully delivered and fully commissioned by ourselves.
For overseas customers a fully insured shipment can be organised direct to your door for most locations in the world, please contact us for a shipping price.