Discover a remarkable mid-18th-century 8-day oak longcase clock by T. Travis at the upcoming auction at Duggleby Auctioneers. This exquisite timepiece features a flat pediment, broad cornice, and frieze, all complemented by a square hood door. The long trunk leads to a conforming break arch topped door, resting elegantly on a square plinth with a bracket-shaped skirt.
Notable details include a brass dial with cast spandrels, a matted centre, a seconds dial, a date aperture, and steel hands. The dial boasts a chapter with Roman numerals, five-minute Arabics, and a minute track, adding to the clock's charm and functionality.
The clock's mechanism is a marvel, with the dial pinned to a rack striking four-pillar movement that chimes the hours on a bell. This exceptional piece comes complete with weights, a key, and a pendulum, making it a desirable addition to any collection of fine timepieces.