Here is a beautiful longcase clock that will fit well in a room with an eight-foot ceiling without overpowering the space. Our consignor is downsizing, so has made this beautiful clock available to you. All three books we have dating English clockmakers show Thomas King as a watch and longcase clockmaker in 1773 in Alnwick, a small market town in Northumberland England.

Stunning Veneer!

Physical: The case measures approximately 19.5" at the widest point x 87"h x 9.75"d. The brass capitals capping both ends of the pair of columns that flank the hood; the rosettes and finial appear to be original, as are the hand-cut/filed hands. The pendulum and weights also appear to be original. There is a beautiful escutcheon and key for the trunk door.

Our consignor purchased the clock in England a number of years ago in its present condition. The beautiful flame mahogany case with front veneer banding is in excellent overall physical condition. It appears to have been rubbed out and possibly overcoated in the past; the dial, which is signed by the maker may also have been sealed to preserve the paint. Some small finish nail holes just below the hood might benefit from some mahogany wood filler. There is some very slight veneer bubbling between the trunk and hood doors, though we might not have noticed if the consignor had not pointed it out to us. We took a closeup side-view photo and even it don't show the lifting, so it may not be an issue for you, either... but we wanted you to know.

Mechanical: The eight-day time and bell-strike calendar movement is quite clean and we'll have it checked out/lubricated by our clockmaker prior to shipment to you.

Comments: We see a lot of ratty-looking old English longcase clocks that consistently bring $3,500-$4,000. The next jump in price is generally to the 10,000+ range, and that's often in those inflated Euros! This clock is a heckuva lot nicer than the average-priced longcase, priced very fairly, and way below what you might expect to pay for many. If you've been watching here for just the right English longcase clock, perhaps you should have the phone in your hand and be calling us now!

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

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		We haven't had a Mobier clock in a wood case since almost back when we started our online business in 1998. This is a very interesting one from the estate of a local collector. According to his wife, when they purchased the clock the exterior of the case was a real mess. So, they engaged a local folk-art artist to re-decorate it. And she did an exquisite job of it. Her card and some photos of the process were with the clock when it came to us and we'll pass that on to you when you purchase the clock.

Physical: The old pine case measures 18.25"w x 88.25"h x 8.5"d. The restored finish, as you can see in the photos, is in excellent condition. The repouse pendulum is spectacular - check the closeup photos. Same for the harvest celebration scene repouse dial surround featureing a pair of musicians on each side, with a clebratory young couple dancing in the middle, backed up by sheaves of wheat which are also on the left and right sides below the musicians.

The pendulum bob features a young woman on a swing with a decked-out young man on the left and another young woman with a flowing dress on the right. The midsection has a vine with two birds, and the upper a bowl with overflowing fruit and numerous musical instruments. This is a really beautiful pendulum!

Mechanical: The eight-day crownwheel time and bell-strike calendar movement ran great once we got the clock leveled. But the cord is rotted and needs to be replaced. We have taken the movement and hooks to a clockmaker to have the cords replaced. The calendar hand appears to be old, but we're not so convinced about the clock hands. The heavy cast iron weights are old as are even the iron hooks that hold them. 

Comments: This is a stunning decorator piece just waiting for a place in your entry or perhaps living room. Prettiest one of these pendulums we've seen. Give us a call and let's arrange for it to be yours!

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

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