Mid 18th Century Oak Moonphase and Centre Seconds Longcase clock
REF: 288847
A mid 18th century carved oak longcase clock, with a centre sweep seconds hand, phases of the moon and tidal indicators. The carved solid oak case has a swan neck pediment, reeded side pillars with Corinthian capital, and quartered side pillars to the trunk. The brass dial has corner spandrels, a silvered chapter ring, a sweep centre seconds hand and a rolling moon within the arch that displays the moons age and high and low tides. It was made by William Burton of Kendal, in The Lake District who is listed as a maker in 1750
- Height 225 cm / 88 "
- Width 59 cm / 23 "
- Depth 27 cm / 10 "
Category
- Year c 1750
- Country England
- Condition The clock is in lovely original condition, the dial as been restored, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If yo would like a video clip of this clock ticking and striking please email us.
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