An 18th century provincial, oak 8-day longcase clock

An 18th century provincial, oak 8-day longcase clock, the hood with a caddy top and enclosing a 12" square brass dial, signed 'Rd Bullock, Ellesmere', with cherubim spandrels, chapter ring, Roman numerals and Arabic 5 minute markers, subsidiary dial for seconds and date aperture, the long trunk door, with ovolo edge bead and patched where lenticle positioned, the 8-day movement with anchor escapement, striking on a bell, with pendulum and two weights, some restoration, approximately 207cm high

Condition Report

Caddy top probably later and probably a 19thC addition, Hood lacking lower edge moulding on left hand side return. Later drilled sound-holes left and right sides and door glass cracked in several places. Several holes below frieze on right side.

On trunk large later oak patch covering the original lenticle aperture.

Chips, dents and scratches consistent with age and use. Shaped plinth probably later. Overall colour - nice.

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