Nicholas of
Birmingham
LCOAK204
A Long door late 18th century quarter sawn oak longcase clock with blind
frets under swan neck pediment and throat moulding.
| Case: | Exceptional quality long door late 18th century with blind frets under swan neck pediment and throat moulding. Mahogany details with brass capped mahogany 1/4 columns. | |
| Dial: | Early 14" breakarch painted dial with moonphases by Ashwin of Birmingham with sprigs of rosebuds to corner decorations. With seconds and date. |
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| Movement: | 8 day hourly (rack) striking. | |
| Maker: | W&C
Nicholas*, Birmingham * See page 158 Rare Dial Makers & Details of Dials exported to the USA in M.F. Tenant’s book, ‘Longcase Painted Dials – Their History and Restoration.’ Ashwin dials were certainly rare, of high quality and exported to USA, where two are featured in the Mabel Brady Garvan collection at Yale University |
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| Date: | W&C (William & Caleb) Nicholas recorded ante (before) 1793. | |
| Height: | 99", 252cm. | |
| Price: | £7,950. SOLD | BACK TO SUMMARY PAGE |
