Lot 1184
John Agar of York - late 18th century oak eight day longcase clock, with a flat topped pediment and ...
John Agar of York - late 18th century oak eight day longcase clock, with a flat topped pediment and broad frieze beneath, square hood door with attached pilasters, long rectangular trunk with a wavy topped door on a long plinth with a stepped base, brass dial with a matted centre and cast spandrels, chapter ring with makers name, Roman numerals and five minute Arabics, sunken seconds dial, square date aperture and
original matching steel hands, dial pinned directly to an eight day rack striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With weights and pendulum.
John Agar (1) was a highly prolific York clockmaker during the 18th and early 19th century producing many fine longcase and bracket clocks from his workshop in Castlegate York.
B8795
SOLD £700