An early-mid 19th century oak and mahogany 8-day longcase clock, by 'John Callcot, Cotton'

An early-mid 19th century oak and mahogany 8-day longcase clock, the hood with a broken swan-neck pediment above an arched door, enclosing a 14" dial painted with spandrels, emblematic of the seasons, with Roman numerals, minute markers, subsidiary dial for seconds and date aperture, signed 'John Callcott, Cotton', the 8-day movement with anchor escapement, striking on a bell, with two weights, a pendulum and winder, 237cm high

Condition Report

Not operational in vendor's home.

Lacking middle finial and support cracked. Burr wood support probably later. Hood lacking mouldings, including two above pillars. Old losses, including veneers on plinth and chips, including around escutcheon. Dents, chips and scratches consistent with age and use. Some mouldings detatched. Some restorations, including small sections of veneer and mouldings.

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