£230
A late 18c 8 day longcase clock the 30.5cm arched painted dial signed Hampston Prince and Cattles , York. the dial is plain with no corner decoration and has Roman numerals with outer Arabic 5 minute markers and has seconds and date dials. The hands are of unmatched steel and the four pillar movement is rack striking on a bell and has anchor escapement. it is contained in an oak and mahogany case with swan necks to the hood and three bell and spire finials. there are freestanding fluted columns flanking the dial and the trunk has fluted quarter columns. the long trunk door has a wavy top and a mahogany cross banded strip around its edges. the base has a rectangular applied panel with a similar strip and a plinth with bracket feet. 228.5cms h.
Movement is complete and in good order. dial is in very good condition and fits the movement. Case is in good order. There is a vertical crack in the front base panel. The weights are modern brass bound replacements.
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