Antique
Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock
by
Tho Gaskell, Knutsford
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DESCRIPTION:
This is fabulous oak and mahogany cross banded longcase clock. It has an eight-day movement on a wonderful square painted 'Wilson' dial. The clock is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced. This clock is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for a clock to place straight into their home.
If we start with the hood this has a lovely flat top finished with moulded cornice below this is lovely inlaid detailing. Lovely delicate full reeded columns flank the hood door which finish in brass capitals. There are nice simple back splats. The hood door is nicely cross banded in mahogany.
If we then move down to the trunk this has beautifully shaped full-length door, which has been nicely cross banded in mahogany. The trunk door is then flanked by quarter reeded columns. Below the columns is some lovely fine carved detailing. The door also has its original brass escutcheon.
The base has a lovely shaped and mahogany cross banded applied panel. The front corners to the base are canted and have pretty reeded detailing. The base is raised on ogee bracket feet.
The eight-day movement with makers name of 'Tho Gaskell, Knutsford' striking the hour has a square painted 'Wilson' dial. It also has a subsidiary second and date dials and is set out with Roman numerals with Arabic numerals above. The four corners are adorned with beautiful finely painted flowers and strawberries frames in gilded gesso work.
There is one 'Tho Gaskell, Knutsford' listed in ‘Clockmakers of Cheshire by Keith Appleby':
- GASKILL, Thomas KNUTSFORD Clock & Watchmaker 1784 - 95'.
DIMENSIONS:
As can be seen from these dimension this is a clock of lovely slim proportions.
CONDITION:
The clock is in wonderful condition as can be seen from the photographs. The movement lovely and clean and is happily ticking and chiming having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced.
This wonderful longcase clock would make a super addition to any home, so happy bidding. If you have time check out my other items!
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Collection / Delivery: Buyer to collect from Tarporley, Cheshire. If you are unable to collect The Courier Group on 07985 320618 / 07772 954753 can provide a courier quote. Please note all courier costs to be paid directly by buyer. Unless prior arrangements have been made all items to be collected within 14 days.
Ref:Gaskell of KNUTSFORD2