Description
This stunning 8-day longcase clock movement is weight driven with anchor escapement and uses a rack and snail striking system designed to strike the hours on a bell.
The 12” brass break-arch dial has a silvered chapter ring with both Roman and Arabic numerals, a silvered centre with engraved decorations and the maker’s name and place of work “Josh Sarjent, Jermyn Street, St James” with finely blued steel hands to contrast the silver of the dial. Within the break-arch there is a strike/silent subsidiary dial.
The fine mahogany case of lovely proportions with fluted pillars topped with brass capitals to the hood.
Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.
Height: 87 ¼” or 221.5 cm
CIRCA. 1800
Provenance: Private collection – U.K.
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1. Visit the Showroom
We invite you to make an appointment to visit our large Dorset showroom. Here you can view our unrivalled selection of fine antique clocks in person. If your location or circumstances make this difficult, then we are happy to supply high quality photographs & videos, and to answer any questions you may have.
2. Fully Serviced & Guaranteed
Once you have selected the clock you wish to purchase, you can secure it by placing a 20% deposit. The clock will then be taken to our workshop, where a specialist clockmaker will conduct a comprehensive restoration. The clock will then undergo rigorous testing for a minimum of 4 weeks. The work carried out on your clock will be guaranteed for 3 years, providing you with further peace of mind.
3. Delivery
After the clock has undergone a full restoration and the testing period has been successfully completed, we will contact you to arrange a suitable date for delivery. At this point the final balance will be due. The delivery process will be coordinated with you to ensure a convenient and secure transportation of the clock to your location.
