LOT NO 1195

STOCK NO 125387

John Abbot of London – early 18th century walnut 8-day longcase clock c1740, hood with glazed side panels and tall swept pagoda pediment above a break arch hood door with attached pillars and gesso wooden capitals, long trunk door with a conforming break arch top on a rectangular plinth with applied shaped skirting, brass dial with a matted center and continuous herringbone engraving to the surround, cast spandrels, silvered chapter with Roman numerals, five minute Arabic’s, minute track and inner quarter hour track, subsidiary seconds dial and square date aperture, silvered tempus fugit boss to the break arch, dial pinned directly to a rack striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With weights and pendulum.

Dimensions:
Height: 250cm  Length/Width: 45cm  Depth/Diameter: 22cm

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Bidding Details


SOLD

£360

Further Information & Condition Report


Dating back to the early 18th century, this walnut 8-day longcase clock by John Abbot of London, circa 1740, is a remarkable piece. The clock features a hood with glazed side panels and a tall swept pagoda pediment, adding to its elegance. The break arch hood door is adorned with attached pillars and gesso wooden capitals, while the long trunk door boasts a conforming break arch top on a rectangular plinth with applied shaped skirting.

Admire the intricate details on the brass dial, including a matted center, continuous herringbone engraving, cast spandrels, and a silvered chapter with Roman numerals. The dial also showcases five minute Arabic numerals, a minute track, inner quarter hour track, subsidiary seconds dial, and a square date aperture. A silvered tempus fugit boss graces the break arch, creating a stunning focal point.

This exceptional timepiece is powered by a rack striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. It comes complete with weights and a pendulum, making it a complete and functional piece of history. Don't miss the opportunity to own this exquisite early 18th-century longcase clock by John Abbot of London, available at Duggleby Auctioneers.



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