John Howkins Antiques

Description

An attractive late 18th.Century mahogany and inlaid 8 day longcase clock by Joseph Lum of London. The arched dial bearing the engraved maker’s name on a circular boss, the silvered chapter ring subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture are all in good condition with cast brass spandrels and matted centre. The hood having a bonnet top with inlaid Sheraton shell in satinwood and stained sycamore, three posts with boxwood stringing and all surmounted with brass ball & eagle finials. The cross banded hood door opens to allow winding of the 8 day movement and is flanked by reeded columns with Corinthian capitals. The trunk having canted corners with reeded detail and arched long door having a flame mahogany oval panel outlined with boxwood stringing and cross banding with working lock & keys. The moulded stepped base having a flame mahogany panel outlined with boxwood inlay and further cross banding and shaped feet. Dimensions:- Height…91’’/ 231cm. Width…19.25’’/ 49cm. Depth…9.25’’/ 23cm. Fully cleaned and serviced. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £65.
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