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William Kemp, Lewes Georgian Longcase Clock
Description
A very impressive and elegant Georgian mahogany longcase clock. A fine quality case with an arched pediment surmounted by 3 brass finials. Choice flame mahogany case veneers. A carved fretwork arched panel to the hood. Hood and trunk brass stopped fluted columns and side glass hood panels. Brass capped trunk side columns. A re-entrant raised base panel and the original base skirting. A well engraved brass and silvered dial with blued steel hands with strike/silent to the arch. A large seconds and date dial with the makers name cartouche to the dial. An 8-day duration, 5 pillar mechanism striking the hours on a bell. The 5th central pillar is latched, as seen on finer examples. This mechanism is also higher quality having a recessed escapement. Original brass cased weights. Circa 1785.William Kemp of Lewes is recorded in Loomes' 'Watchmakers and Clockmakers of The World' book as working from 1759-1791.
Height 7ft 10"/ 239 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.
DateGeorge III :
1780
Codeas579a3184
Price £3750.00
€4533.75
$4706.63
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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Always confirm final price with dealer.StatusFor Sale SellerKembery Antique Clocks Ltd Telephone0117 9565281Non UK callers :+44 117 9565281 Emailkembery@kdclocks.co.uk
Conversion rates as of 19/DEC/2024.
Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.StatusFor Sale SellerKembery Antique Clocks Ltd Telephone0117 9565281Non UK callers :+44 117 9565281 Emailkembery@kdclocks.co.uk
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