Museum Restoration
English Inlaid Longcase Clock
Striking A Nest of 8 Bells!

This is a stunning clock that has recently been restored by a museum-quality restoration firm. In the process, no extra finish was added to the original finish; instead, veneers were carefully and correctly re-glued. We have more photos of this clock than any we've listed in the past. Because it's the most expensive clock we've ever offered? Not by a long shot. But because this clock demands that you take a close look. We've tried to show you every panel so you can see where restoration has taken place and get a good idea of the detail that's available here in this spectacular piece. Note that the clock has the full top finial, but it wouldn't fit in the room where the clock is displayed, but it's on the bonnet photos. We hope you enjoy...

Consignor's Description: The clock is all original except for the repairs on the front of the base. The repairs were needed because of the type of manufacturing, that is they did not use a floating panel in the front of the base.The movement is clearly of English manufacture, but is not marked. The clock was restored by a museum trained restorer. He did not want to replace any parts and that was that. The movement is completely restored with new cable. The weights are original to the movement. The dial is restored with new 24K matte gilding as are the bases and capitals of the columns. The Moon dial is original and the chapter ring is re-silvered. There are small repairs to the top veneer spandrels and the oval in the door. They are almost invisible due to the skill of the restorer. I know ther are some small veneer restorations, but I can no longer find them. Locks and keys are original.

Physical: The heavily inlaid mahogany case, which measures 97.75"h x 22"w x 12.25"d, retains its original finish as mentioned above. It's the most intricate inlaid clock we've ever offered. Note that some of the satinwood inlay is also banded. Please carefully review the myriad of photos we have below. The 12" silvered and gilded dial is original as are the spandrels on the four corners of the dial. Note the moon dial which moves daily to show the phases of the moon. The capitals and even the hinges have been re-gilded.

Mechanical: The eight-day chiming movement plays either the Westminster or Wittington tunes at the quarter hours on a nest of eight bells and strikes the hour on a large "cathedral" gong. It was professionally overhauled in 2005 and is in excellent running order.

Comments: If you've been seeking an ornate longcase clock with a wonderful-sounding chiming movement, look no further!

Questions? Contact us by phone at 760-604-0262, or e-mail.

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Front Head Upper Right Top Center Closeup Right Side Capitals Base Center Base Center Right Base Left Corner Base Left Base Right Upper Trunk Lower Trunk Right Upper Trunk Right Trunk Door Edge Trunk Front Trunk Right Bonnet Side Grille Bonnet Upper Left Bonnet Upper Right Bonnet With Finial Dial Dial Selectors Dial Spandrel Moon Dial Moon Dial Closeup Label Movement Gong Movement Left -1 Movement Left - 2 Movement Nested Bells Close Movement Right Closeup Movement Right Weights/Pendulum		click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click click
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