A fine quality flame mahogany 8 day longcase clock by John Startridge of Cowes c.1795
Case
The good quality flame mahogany case of excellent proportions with a break arch hood surmounted with the original cast brass finials and decorative moulding beneath.
The hood door flanked by turned and reeded columns terminating with cast brass Corinthian capitals.
The figured flame mahogany trunk door above the paneled base, all set on four ogee bracket feet.
The original steel locks to both the hood and trunk door.
Dial
The beautifully executed arched japanned dial of “Wilson” manufacture, with Roman numeral chapter ring and outer Arabic numeral markings, with subsidiary seconds dial and date zone. A finely manufactured japanned decorated dial with painted raised gilt gesso and flower corner spandrels, signed to the arch Jno Startudge Cows.
Movement
The fully restored fine quality eight day duration movement, united by five knopped pillars and rack striking the hours on a single bell.
Weights and pendulum
The original cast iron weights and brass faced pendulum.
Hands
Finely fretted blued steel hands of serpentine design.
All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order.
All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.
All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist who works exclusively for us.
Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.
Delivery and installation of our longcase clocks is carried out free of charge within the U.K. For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation.
All longcase clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.