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Description of the item
A rare and early dial clock. With the desirable convex dial (and glass) and the unusually inlaid mahogany case. Quite a formal looking clock, well suited to a living or dining room.
Excellent quality movement with shaped shoulders. In very original condition throughout. Fully prepared for sale and ready to be put to use. |
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| Information about the maker
The 'Lansdown' on the dial doesn't refere to the area of Bath, but to the maker. We are pretty confident it is George Lansdown who worked in Bath from 1832 to 1861. We are helped further in the dating because the clock has a false-plate identifying the dial maker as Wilkes of Birmingham who opertated no later than 1853. From the style of the case it is probably earlier than that, c1840 |
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Dimensions & Specification
In a quality veneered mahogany case, with inlaid decoration (where c1820 you may have expected brass and c1860 you'd expect mother of pearl). Excellent quality well shaped 8-day fusee movement, driven on a gut line.
The overall diameter is approx 42.5cm, The case depth is 13.5cm, adding the convex glass takes it to approx 15.5cm deep. |
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| Condition Report
The case is in stunning order with excellent colour. It doesn't appear to have been restored, although it would be very rare to have survived this long without work. No signs though. The dial appears to have been repainted quite a while ago. Its colour is creamier than captured in the images, despite our best efforts! Movement fully overhauled, bezel polished, broken glass replaced correctly. |
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Cost of Restoration
Non required. |
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| What to do next
If you'd like to buy this clock, or would like some more information or reassurance, please contact us about this item.
If you live near in the North West of England, we may be able to arrange viewing.
Local delivery & set-up is from £35.
Local customers can add a 12 month warranty for £75
Despite the size & weight, shipping is possible. Please enquire. |
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