This is a stunning clock with some interesting twists along the way as documented in correspondence dating back to 1972 between our consignor and renowned English longcase clocks expert, Brian Loomes. We'll let you read the letters and draw your own conclusions. But suffice it to say this is a beautiful clock that will draw the attention of anyone who comes into a room where it is standing. From the gorgeous engraved signature over the dial to the beautiful paintings in each quadrant of the moon dial to the beautiful case to the stunning dial with subsidiary calendar dial, this clock will invite you to enjoy its simple beauty.

(Be sure to view all four quarters of the moon dial in the photos below.)

Physical: The beautiful mahogany and quartered oak case with inlay, measures 24'w x 92"h x 12'd. It is now in excellent, stable condition. The right side of the base was pulling away from the back of the case and the front panel on the base was wavy and wanting to pull away as well. Our restoration shop added some hardwood ply panels and a piece of oak inside the base to pull it all back together and stabilize/strengthen the base (1, 2, 3). None of this is visible from the outside of the clock. In a couple of places (top of the trunk door and top of the front base) the banding was starting to lift. This has been correctly glued and clamped so it will not recur. The hood door also had a mitre joint open that has been glued and clamped, so it is solid once again.

As is typical with a 200 year-old clock, the door glass is not original. We're not convinced the finials are original, though their design is appropriate to the case and they are quite old. It is also likely, given the correspondence, that the movement may have begun life in a different case than this one.

The exquisite 12" brass engraved dial with cast brass spandrels is in excellent original condition and features a working calendar subsidiary dial. This is perhaps the most beautiful English longcase dial that we've ever had the pleasure of seeing.

Mechanical: The eight-day bell-strike movement has been serviced and is in good running order. It features a hand-painted moon dial and working subsidiary calendar dial.

Comments: There are lots and lots of photos below. We suggest that you start with the correspondence then move to the photos. The design of the dial is stunning and sets this clock apart from the common English longcase clock, making this one a beautiful decorator statement. We're sure you'll just want to pick up the phone and make it your own.

Shipping: The clock is here with us and will be picked up by one of our blanket-wrap movers and delivered in a cushion-ride van directly to your home or office. We will be happy to discuss details of the shipping process with you by phone... feel free to call.

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

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Library Letter - 1 Loomes Inquiry- 2 Loomes Reply - 3 Bronte Society Letter - 4 Front View Upper Left Upper Right Head Crown Close Trunk Trunk Detail Escutcheon Column Capitol Lower Left Lower Right Base Dial Moon Dial - 1 Moon Dial - 2 Moon Dial - 3 Moon Dial - 4 Hood Top - 1 Hood Top - 2 Hood Inside Movement - Back Lft Movement - Back Rt Movement - Back Movement - Right Weights/Pendulum Weights Closeup		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

We don't accept most crystal regulators that are offered to us as they are generally either very pedestrian in design or don't meet the quality standards that you expect from us. This beautiful champleve crystal regulator is an exceptional exception to the rule as you'll see in the photos below.

Bigelow Firm: The Bigelow family had a long association with watches and the jewelry trade in the Boston area. Three Bigelow brothers, John, Alanson and Abraham, started the family business (Bigelow Brothers Co.) in 1830s Boston. The Kennard name was added to the company around 1845 and it was then known as Bigelow Brothers and Kennard. In 1863 the name was changed to Bigelow, Kennard & Co. and the firm survived until around 1972.

A cousin of the jewelry family, Edward Alden Bigelow, was treasurer for the E. Howard Clock Co. around 1900 and was also associated with the E.Howard Watch Co. that split off from the clock company at that time.

Physical: The brass case, which measures 9"w x 18"h x 6"d is in excellent physical condition with original beveled glass and mercurial pendulum. The 4.5" hand-painted porcelain dial is in excellent physical condition as well. The champleve inlay is exquisite and in excellent condition (be sure to see the linked Wikipedia article above). Also be sure to look at the detailed brass castings on this clock; they are very impressive and in excellent original condition.

Mechanical: The eight-day time and gong-strike movement was professionally overhauled in 2011 and is in excellent running order, ready for years of great service on your mantle or perhaps on a chest in your bedroom or boudoir.

Comments: Been looking for just the right crystal regulator? Here it is!

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

Please note that it is extrelely difficult to photograph shiny items like this without the assitance of commercial studio lighting so as not to get flash reflection. These photos have been taken in natural indoor light without flash.

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Front Left - 1 Front Left - 2 Left Side Crown Close Case Detail Base Back Back - Upper Dial - 1 Dial - 2 Movement/Pendulum Movement		click click click click click click click click click click click click

Physical: The walnut case, which measures 16"w x 51"h x 7"d is in excellent overall condition. It appears to have the original finish with a small blem on the front panel by the 5. It also has original glass in the front, which is unusual that it has survived this long!

Mechanical: The eight-day Grand Sonnerie movement was professionally overhauled in 2011 and is in excellent running order, striking on two rod chimes.

Comments: This is a very popular case design that we don't have available very often, and usually at much higher prices. Now is the time...

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

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Front View Upper Right Upper Close Upper Upper Right Lower Lower Right Dial Weights Pendulum Bob Suspension		click click click click click click click click click click click