Signed "Smith of Newbury," England, this late Georgian tall case or grandfather clock from around 1830 shows understated country house elegance.
The fine grained oak case has mahogany banding and subtle inlaid stringing. The fine old finish has warm patina and just enough mars and shrinkage separations from age for antique character.
A brass movement runs a full week and keeps excellent time, striking the hour on a bell, an has been professionally cleaned and oiled. The hand painted dial is original with wrought iron hour and minute hands. There is a calendar wheel, but these are often unreliable. Weights, pendulum and working door lock also appear original on this historic furniture. There have been restorations to the base.
Newbury is an ancient town west of London. Size is 19" wide, 10" deep and 90" tall.
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This clock needs to be "set up" when delivered - weights and pendulum attached and the case leveled. Most of our customers can do this as we walk them through the fairly simple steps by phone. The process is not very difficult, and it is also nice to know how to do this again whenever the clock needs to be moved for cleaning, painting or whatever. A few customers prefer to hire a local clockmaker at their own expense to make a house-call and set up the clock, which is usually not very expensive, depending on your location.
Item # R-17560
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