Francis James of Liverpool
LCMAH231
An 8 day 14" brass dial flame mahogany longcase with moonphases to arch, centre sweep seconds and date.
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Francis James of Liverpool LCMAH231 An 8 day 14" brass dial flame mahogany longcase with moonphases to arch, centre sweep seconds and date. |
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| Case: | Typical "Lancashire Chippendale" case of finely chosen and matched flame mahogany veneers, fretting under swan necks and typical brickwork quoins to base |
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| Dial: | 14" breakarch brass dial with moonphases to arch, centre sweep seconds and date. Typical cross hatched decoration to dial centre. Top of arch reads: "Time shews the way of lifes decay" | ||
| Movement: | 8 day. Hourly (rack) striking. | ||
| Maker: | Francis James of Liverpool |
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| Date: | Circa 1785 | ||
| Height: | 101", 257cms, or 96", 244cms ex finials | ||
| Price: | £13,500 |
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