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Issac Nickals, Wells Lacquer Longcase Clock
A fine quality Georgian longcase clock by an important maker, Issac Nickals of Wells (Norfolk). A chinoiserie lacquer case with a pagoda pediment surmounted by 3 original brass finials (central one taken off but comes with the clock!) Front and rear hood columns and side glass panels. A glass panel to the pagoda top. A double plinth skirting. The case decoration depicts Chinese scenes and are nicely detailed. A brass dial with a silvered chapter ring, date, seconds and lunar moon phases to the arch. Blued steel hands. A rarer and fine quality moon phases to the arch with the age of the moon showing by a hand and the inner circular dial showing the moon throughout the month. A fine quality 8-day duration, latched 5 pillar mechanism striking the hours on a bell. The striking mechanism is between the plates and a clever, rarer feature. Original brass cased weights. Circa 1740.
Issac Nickals of Wells in Norfolk is illustrated on the front and back cover of 'Norfolk & Norwich Clocks & Clockmakers' book by Clifford & Yvonne Bird. He was born c1709 and died in 1755. He was also a maker of church antique clocks and replaced the Wells antique clock in 1731. One clock is in the Weatherfield Collection (and illustrated in the book by Eric Bruton) and is also illustrated in Loomes 'Grandfather Clocks & their cases' book.
Height 7ft 9"/ 237 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 19" / 48 cms Depth 10" / 24 cms.
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.
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Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
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Bristol
England
Tel : 0117 9565281
Non UK callers : +44 117 9565281
Issac Nickals of Wells in Norfolk is illustrated on the front and back cover of 'Norfolk & Norwich Clocks & Clockmakers' book by Clifford & Yvonne Bird. He was born c1709 and died in 1755. He was also a maker of church antique clocks and replaced the Wells antique clock in 1731. One clock is in the Weatherfield Collection (and illustrated in the book by Eric Bruton) and is also illustrated in Loomes 'Grandfather Clocks & their cases' book.
Height 7ft 9"/ 237 cms Width (at widest point of hood) 19" / 48 cms Depth 10" / 24 cms.
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.
Price The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Category Antique Clocks
Date 1740
Mid 18th Century Antiques Material Lacquered
Origin English
Item code as579a3132
Status Sold
£4850.00
$6087.24
€5803.51
$
€
Conversion rates as of 25/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
View all stock from
Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd
By appointment only
Bristol
England
Tel : 0117 9565281
Non UK callers : +44 117 9565281
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