C.Hug of Merthyr Tydfil

LCMAH205

A Victorian 8 day longcase with 13" breakarch painted dial.

Case: Well figured mahogany case with plenty of rosewood crossbanding. Rope twist columns to hood and trunk. Fretted top with eagle ball central finial flanked by two spare ball finials.
Dial: 13" breakarch painted dial with cottages and old castle decoration. Seconds and date features.
Movement: 8 day. Hourly (rack) striking.
Maker: C.Hug, Merthyr Tydfil. Recorded 1865-75. (‘C’ is Constantine).
Date: Circa 1870.
Height: 90", 229cm. (85.5", 217cm. exc. finial)
Price: £3,950.