A fine William III period eight-day longcase clock in walnut by this most notable early
maker, Richard Fennell.
This example has a finely veneered walnut case of good proportions and small size. The hood has ebonised
barley twist columns and a blind fret to the frieze. The long trunk door has a moulded edge and a lenticle glass. The base is raised
on bun feet. The height is 78½ inches.
The movement has been fully overhauled to the highest standard, is of eight-day duration
and sounds the hours on a bell. It is of high quality workmanship as you might expect from this maker.
The twelve inch brass
dial is an early use of this size, and has a raised silvered chapter ring and well-cast corner spandrels. There is a subsidiary seconds
dial and date aperture. The dial is signed "Richard Fennell – London".
STATUS: FOR SALE £ Price on Application