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John Bull of Bedford-early 19th century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock c 1830, with a swan necked pediment and brass patera, square hood door with detached reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with a long door with a shaped top on a square plinth with a shaped base, painted dial with floral spandrels, makers name, steel hands, Roman numerals and minute track, dial pined to a rope driven countwheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum. John Bull (1802-1870) was the founding father of a prodigious family of Bedfordshire clockmakers working in Bedford from the early 19th century until the mid 20th century.
John Bull of Bedford-early 19th century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock c 1830, with a swan necked pediment and brass patera, square hood door with detached reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with a long door with a shaped top on a square plinth with a shaped base, painted dial with floral spandrels, makers name, steel hands, Roman numerals and minute track, dial pined to a rope driven countwheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum. John Bull (1802-1870) was the founding father of a prodigious family of Bedfordshire clockmakers working in Bedford from the early 19th century until the mid 20th century.
John Bull of Bedford-early 19th century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock c 1830, with a swan necked pediment and brass patera, square hood door with detached reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with a long door with a shaped top on a square plinth with a shaped base, painted dial with floral spandrels, makers name, steel hands, Roman numerals and minute track, dial pined to a rope driven countwheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum. John Bull (1802-1870) was the founding father of a prodigious family of Bedfordshire clockmakers working in Bedford from the early 19th century until the mid 20th century.
John Bull of Bedford-early 19th century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock c 1830, with a swan necked pediment and brass patera, square hood door with detached reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with a long door with a shaped top on a square plinth with a shaped base, painted dial with floral spandrels, makers name, steel hands, Roman numerals and minute track, dial pined to a rope driven countwheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum. John Bull (1802-1870) was the founding father of a prodigious family of Bedfordshire clockmakers working in Bedford from the early 19th century until the mid 20th century.
John Bull of Bedford-early 19th century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock c 1830, with a swan necked pediment and brass patera, square hood door with detached reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with a long door with a shaped top on a square plinth with a shaped base, painted dial with floral spandrels, makers name, steel hands, Roman numerals and minute track, dial pined to a rope driven countwheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum. John Bull (1802-1870) was the founding father of a prodigious family of Bedfordshire clockmakers working in Bedford from the early 19th century until the mid 20th century.
John Bull of Bedford-early 19th century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock c 1830, with a swan necked pediment and brass patera, square hood door with detached reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with a long door with a shaped top on a square plinth with a shaped base, painted dial with floral spandrels, makers name, steel hands, Roman numerals and minute track, dial pined to a rope driven countwheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum. John Bull (1802-1870) was the founding father of a prodigious family of Bedfordshire clockmakers working in Bedford from the early 19th century until the mid 20th century.
John Bull of Bedford-early 19th century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock c 1830, with a swan necked pediment and brass patera, square hood door with detached reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with a long door with a shaped top on a square plinth with a shaped base, painted dial with floral spandrels, makers name, steel hands, Roman numerals and minute track, dial pined to a rope driven countwheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum. John Bull (1802-1870) was the founding father of a prodigious family of Bedfordshire clockmakers working in Bedford from the early 19th century until the mid 20th century.
John Bull of Bedford-early 19th century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock c 1830, with a swan necked pediment and brass patera, square hood door with detached reeded pilasters with brass capitals, trunk with a long door with a shaped top on a square plinth with a shaped base, painted dial with floral spandrels, makers name, steel hands, Roman numerals and minute track, dial pined to a rope driven countwheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum. John Bull (1802-1870) was the founding father of a prodigious family of Bedfordshire clockmakers working in Bedford from the early 19th century until the mid 20th century.

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John Bull of Bedford-early 19th century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock c 1830, with a swan necked pediment and brass patera, square hood door with detached reeded pilasters with brass capitals,
trunk with a long door with a shaped top on a square plinth with a shaped base, painted dial with floral spandrels, makers name, steel hands, Roman numerals and minute track, dial pined to a rope driven countwheel striking movement, striking the hours on a bell. With pendulum.
John Bull (1802-1870) was the founding father of a prodigious family of Bedfordshire clockmakers working in Bedford from the early 19th century until the mid 20th century.

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Discover this charming early 19th-century provincial oak cased 30-hour longcase clock by John Bull of Bedford, circa 1830. The clock features a distinctive swan-necked pediment adorned with brass patera. The square hood door is accented with detached reeded pilasters boasting brass capitals.

This exquisite timepiece showcases the craftsmanship of the era, offering a unique addition to any collection. Don't miss the opportunity to own a piece of history with this elegant longcase clock.

Visit Duggleby Auctioneers to view this exceptional John Bull of Bedford longcase clock in person or bid online to make it yours.


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