Lot 599 , Rob Fulford, Plymouth Dock. An early 19th century inlaid mahogany eight day longcase clock, 7ft 7in.
Rob Fulford, Plymouth Dock. An early 19th century inlaid mahogany eight day longcase clock, the 12 inch arched painted dial with moonphase and subsidiary seconds, date numerals within the chapter ring, 7ft 7in.
Estimate £400-600
Case has the appearance of having been restored within the past 10 years or so, top of the hood has had an old split repaired with the very top being re-attached, finial may well be a later addition, case colour reddish to gingery tones, lightest on the trunk door, replacement key to the trunk door and replacement plinth foot but essentially good, dial looks original and untouched with some wear to the black paint work, moonphase equally with some light scratching but original paint, movement in good clean condition, looks to have been overhauled within the past 10 years or so.
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Sold for £400