Thomas
Beeching of Rye
LCOAK 242
| Case: | Slim, plain oak case of typical mitred front South coast construction.Flat top hood with pillars attached to hood door.Long, flat top, trunk door with “double hump” mouldings , again, typical of period and region. | |
| Dial: | 12” breakarch brass dial with matted centre.The finely executed wheatear edge engraving continuing, to border the early “starry sky” moonphase feature in the arch.Cast brass corner spandrels |
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| Movement: | Well executed 4 pillar, 8 day hourly rack striking movement with pull hour repeat. | |
| Maker: | Thomas Beeching of Rye born circa 1700, buried 26 September 1771.Repairs to Rye church clock 1756 – 71.Regular bills to corporation for repairs to fire engine etc. | |
| Date: | Circa 1730 | |
| Height: | 84.25” (214cms.). | |
| Price: | £8,450 SOLD |
