Samuel Collier, Eccles, a mahogany eight day longcase clock,...

Hammer

£190

Samuel Collier, Eccles, a mahogany eight day longcase clock, circa 1770, the hood with verre eglomise panels and brass capped reeded columns, flanking a 14 inch painted arched dial with moon phase, Roman numerals, subsidiary seconds dial and date aperture, the movement striking on a bell, the trunk with well figured door within quarter pilasters, on a canted box base with raised panel, height 227cm
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The case has knocks and scrapes consistent with age and neglect. There are elements missing from the hood. There is wear to the detail on the glass panels on the hood. There is a crack through the panel on the box base. No feet are present. The dial is in good condition with a light crackeleure. The pendulum crutch at the back of the clock has a poor amateur repair.
The pendulum and two weights are present. The key in the door does not function properly.
We are unable to comment on the working condition of the clock. One must assume that currently it is not working. (See special conditions regarding clocks and watches)
Overall a clock that would benefit from some professional restoration, both mechanically and to the case to restore the clock's antique quality.