ANTIQUE 18TH CENTURY MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK BY THOMAS GARDNER OF LONDON

United Kingdom, 1780

H 103¹/₂ inch (263 cm) W 19³/₄ inch (50 cm) D 9¹/₂ inch (24 cm)

A fine antique George III period mahogany eight day longcase clock with figured mahogany case. The hood with brass capped corner columns, arched top with 3 brass spire finials, interspersed by a scalloped edge decoration.

The arched brass dial is signed on the matted centre, with recessed seconds indication and blued-steel hands. There is a strike/silent secondary dial within the arch, amidst pierced, gilt spandrels.

The eight day movement has anchor escapement and strikes the hour on a bell.

Condition Good

MATERIALS Mahogany