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Rare Automata longcase clock by Oliver of Hitchin

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A very rare and small Home Counties longcase clock with triple automata.

The movement is of 8 day duration with a 5 pillar movement and strikes the hours on a bell. The arched brass dial has a separate silvered brass chapter ring, a silvered brass centre engraved with foliage and scrollwork, a subsidiary seconds ring and a date dial. The corners are decorated with applied brass spandrels. The arch has the rare feature of an Adam & Eve automata. The scene displays Adam & Eve to the centre with the Tree of Life behind them and the Serpent climbing the tree. To the sides a Bear, Lion, Elephant, Leopard, a Dog and even a Unicorn are beautifully painted.

The well proportioned and small mahogany case of London style and quality has a long trunk door veneered with high quality flame veneer and a raised panelled base with a plain double plinth. The hood has reeded angle pillars terminating with brass Doric capitals, inspection windows to the sides and a broken arch top.

Note Longcase Clocks with Adam & Eve Automata’s are rare. 18th century examples with full brass dials and London style cases are exceptionally rare. The mechanism of this particular antique clock controlling the automata is extremely complicated and of the highest quality. The case has almost certainly been ordered in from the highly skilled London cabinet makers.

Height 6'10" / C.1790
P A Oxley Antique Clocks & Barometers have been established since 1971 and are Members of LAPADA & CINOA. We specialise in sympathetically restored antique longcase clocks, bracket clocks, wall clocks, barometers & vintage watches. All are guaranteed for 12 months.

Our full stock is available to view on our website with extensive images. You can also listen to each clock and watch videos of particular clocks in action. Our large showrooms are open by appointment where they are beautifully displayed in an Old Coach House next to The Old Rectory
Price
£16250.00  UK
$20395.38  USA
19444.75  EU
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 25/NOV/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
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Category Antique Clocks Date 1790  George III Antiques Material Mahogany Origin English Maker Oliver of Hitchin Condition Fully restored and in full working order. Item code as211a002 Status Sold

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P.A.Oxley Antique ClocksThe Old Rectory, Main Road
Cherhill, Nr Calne
Wiltshire
SN11 8UX

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