John Myers of Southwark, London

LCMAH196

An 18th century breakarch brass dial longcase in a superb flame mahogany case.

Case: : Superb flame mahogany case with brass reeding to hood columns and trunk 1/4 columns. Breakarch top with delicate finely pierced fretting between the three finial pedestals.
Dial: 12" breakarch brass dial with "The Torbay" ship automaton to arch, seconds and date.
Movement: 8 day 5 pillar movement. Hourly (rack) striking.
Maker: John Myers, Southwark. Recorded 1783-1808.
Date: Circa 1790.
Height: 84.25", 214cm.
Price: £14,500.