CIRCA 1840
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an early victorian mahogany longcase clock
circa 1840
The hood with swan-neck pediment with later brass finials, outset turned and ringed columns, with conforming 3/4 columns flanking the wavy arch short trunk door, the plinth (section detached to side) with chamfered sides and on bracket feet, the white dial painted with a huntsman with his dog to the arch, painted floral spandrels against a gilt ground, subsidiary seconds ring and date aperture to the centre with rubbed signature, pierced brass hands, the four pillar rack striking movement with anchor escapement
94in. (239cm.) high
circa 1840
The hood with swan-neck pediment with later brass finials, outset turned and ringed columns, with conforming 3/4 columns flanking the wavy arch short trunk door, the plinth (section detached to side) with chamfered sides and on bracket feet, the white dial painted with a huntsman with his dog to the arch, painted floral spandrels against a gilt ground, subsidiary seconds ring and date aperture to the centre with rubbed signature, pierced brass hands, the four pillar rack striking movement with anchor escapement
94in. (239cm.) high