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David Gibson
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William Cuff of Shepton Mallett
Circa 1815
A fine Regency period mahogany longcase clock of eight day duration with painted
dial.
The mahogany case is of very small size and displays many of the features of the best West Country clocks of the period.
The marquetry and parquetry inlay to the door and base; the reeded hood columns with Corinthian capitals, and the use of ebonised
moulding to the trunk corners and base panel are all pleasing features. As is the wavy shaped hood door and matching back splats
so typical of clocks from the West Country in general, and the Bristol area in particular. The height is 83½ inches.
The
movement is of eight day duration with rack striking sounding the hours on a bell.
The time is displayed via the original matching
brass hands to the delightful painted dial from the shortlived Birmingham dialmakers firm of "Wilkes & Baker". The age of the
moon is shown in the arch, the rosy-cheeked moons rolling away to reveal a shipping scene to one side and a rural scene to the other.
A subsidiary seconds dial, date aperture and the signature "Cuff – Shepton Mallet" complete a most charming dial.
The condition
is exemplary. Restoration is limited to the bracket feet and old repairs are evident to the hood. An agreeable and very honest clock.
Fully
serviced, regulated and offered with 12 months guarantee.
STATUS: FOR SALE £6,750
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