Antique Oak & Mahogany Longcase Clock : JOHN MINSHULL DENBIGH
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DESCRIPTION:
This is fabulous oak and mahogany cross banded longcase clock. It has an eight-day movement on a brass square dial and the most superb case. The clock is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced. This clock is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for a clock to place straight into their home.
If we start with the hood, this has a flat top finished with a lovely swan neck pediment. The top has a nice deep moulding with a pretty carved moulding below. Lovely delicately reeded Corinthian columns flank the hood door with nice simple back splats to the rear. The hood door has lovely shaped moulded edge to the inside edge and a pretty brass knob. The hood door has lovely shaped applied panels and thick bevelled glass to the hood door which is superb attention to detail.
If we then move down to the trunk this has beautifully shaped full-length door, which has been nicely cross banded in mahogany. The trunk door is then flanked by quarter reeded columns. The trunk also has lovely shaped applied panels to the sides.
The base has canted corners and a lovely shaped applied panel which is cross banded in mahogany. As with the hood and trunk the base has lovely shaped applied panels to the sides. The base is raised on ogee bracket feet.
The eight-day movement with makers name of 'Jno Minshull Denbigh' striking the hour has a square brass dial. It also has a subsidiary second dial and date aperture. The four corners are adorned with beautiful spandrels whilst the centre incorporates beautiful engraved swags. The dial is set out with Roman numerals with Arabic numerals above.
The MINSHULL family of Denbigh are listed in ‘Wales Clocks and Clockmakers by William Linnard' : 'MINSHULL family. Denbigh. Four details of four generations of the Minshull clockmakers and their clocks, See Parker, Clockmaking in the Vale of Clwyd'. In 'Parker, Clockmaking in the Vale of Clwyd' there is an extensive write up on the family from Henrey, to John I, II and III.
DIMENSIONS:
The approximate dimensions are:
- 88 1/4 inches (224 cm) high to top of clock
- 22 /4 inches (56.5 cm) across the widest part of the hood
- 14 3/4 inches (37.5 cm) across the trunk
- 19 3/4 inches (50.5 cm) across the widest part of the base.
- 11 3/4 inches / 30 cm deep.
As can be seen from these dimension this is a clock of lovely slim proportions.
CONDITION:
The clock is in wonderful condition. The movement is stunningly clean and is in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced.
This wonderful longcase clock would make a super addition to any home, so happy bidding.
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Collection
/ Delivery: Buyer
to collect from Tarporley, Cheshire. There is
a possibility of local delivery please contact us. If you are unable to
collect you are welcome to arrange a courier. The following couriers can
provide a quote:
· AJ Transport on 07714 417824
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paid directly by buyer, we have no affiliation to these couriers, they are
independent. Unless prior arrangements have been made all items to be collected
within 14 days.
Items still uncollected after 14 days will be
charged storage at a rate of £5 per day.
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OUR CONTACT INFORMATION IS LISTED UNDER 'BUSINESS SELLER
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