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John Draper of Maldon c.1760

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A good quality oak longcase clock by John Draper of Maldon c.1760

Maker: John Draper Maldon (Essex) 1760
Date: 1760
Height: 7ft 3” Width: 19” Depth: 9.5”

A good quality Georgian oak longcase antique clock with a twelve inch break arch brass and silvered dial signed John Draper, Maldon. The finely figured quarter sawn oak case of good colour and patina. The pagoda topped hood surmounted by wooden gilded finials, below turned columns with gilded wooden capitals. The long trunk door with well figured oak and moulded edge, box base with shaped plinth. Oak backboard, original lock and key.

The twelve inch break arch brass and silvered dial signed John Draper, Maldon. Having subsidiary seconds dial and ringed calendar dial above VI. The finely matted dial centre with gilded ornate cast spandrels. Silvered and engraved HoHo bird to the arch - the HoHo bird comes from the mythical Japanese version of the Phoenix and is said to represent good luck/fortune, longevity, fidelity and wisdom. The hoho bird first started appearing in England in the 18th century on Georgian antique furniture and porcelain.

The high quality movement is of eight day duration with five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and strikes the hours on a bell.

The original lead weights and brass bob pendulum

Finely fretted and wrought blued steel hands.
All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years.
Delivery and installation of our longcase clocks is carried out free of charge within the U.K. For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation. All longcase clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.
Price
£3200.00  UK
$4057.60  USA
3786.56  EU
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 17/JUN/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
 
Date Circa 1760  George III Antiques Material Oak Origin English Maker John Draper of Maldon Item code as731a013 / Draper/16 Status Sold

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