Lot 165
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A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid longcase clock
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A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid longcase clock

BENTLEY, BIRMINGHAM. CIRCA 1810

Details
A Regency mahogany and ebony inlaid longcase clock
Bentley, Birmingham. Circa 1810
The hood with brass flowerhead caps to a swan neck pediment flanking a later brass displayed eagle finial, with outset ebony line inlaid columns with gilt-brass Corinthian capitals, with conforming inset columns flanking a trunk door with Gothic arch top and acorn finials, bone escutcheon, on plinth with circular inlays and chamfered angles, raised on outswept feet, the 15¼in. diameter circular white painted dial with Arabic chapters, the centre with seconds ring above painted rolling moon, signed Bentley Birmingham, with pierced steel hands, with falseplate to the four pillar rack striking movement with anchor escapement
8 ft. (242.5cm.) high
Special notice
No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis.

Lot Essay

The combination of circular dial with moonphase is rare and few examples are known, although oval examples have been recorded. The falseplate on this clock is unfortunately not stamped and therefore we do not know the maker. However, various features - 'tumbling' Arabic hours, Arabic minutes marked only at the quarter hour, double minute track and matching diamond hands - point to Period Two production and a date of 1810-20.

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