Antique Longcase Lacquer Clock -
LCLAC 107

A superb early 18C blonde faux tortoiseshell chinoiserie lacquer, brass dial, 8 day, longcase clock by Francis Gregg at St. James ( London ) with unusual pendulum rating dial in the arch.

LCLAC107 - £12,750

CASE DETAILS

Slender, long door, blonde faux tortoiseshell and chinoiserie lacquered case with full length bevelled mirror to trunk door. Flat top hood with side windows. Typical London two step base.

DIAL DETAILS

12" breakarch brass dial with rise and fall regulation to arch, finely matted dial centre. Subsidiary seconds dial and date window.

MOVEMENT DETAILS

High quality 5 pillar movement with hourly rack striking on a single bell. Unusual rise and fall adjustment affording pendulum regulation, linked to the arch.

MAKER DETAILS

Francis Gregg At St.James ( London ).Known for "quirky" and unusual clocks.

DATE - Circa 1720.

HEIGHT - 89" ( 226 cms. ).

Allan Smith Antique Clocks

Specialising in antique longcase moonphase clocks with extensive showroom in Swindon, Wiltshire

Amity Cottage, 162 Beechcroft Road, Upper Stratton, Swindon, Wiltshire, SN2 7QE

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