A Mid-20th Century Floor-Standing Longcase Clock
A Mid-20th Century Floor-Standing Longcase Clock
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A mid-20th century floor-standing longcase clock, featuring a dark-stained wood case. The hood is designed with a swan-neck pediment and a central brass eagle finial perched upon a globe. The trunk houses a long glass-fronted door, while the base is decorated with a molded panel and a composite foliate applique. The arched brass dial features an ornate etched centre, cast corner spandrels, and a silvered chapter ring with black Roman hour numerals and Arabic five-minute markers. Above the main dial is a rotating lunar phase disc decorated with celestial maps and hemispheres. The mechanical movement is weight-driven via a chain mechanism and includes a brass-faced circular pendulum. The word WESTMINSTER is partially visible on the right side of the dial plate. No further maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the exterior of the item.
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A Mid-20th Century Floor-Standing Longcase Clock
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A mid-20th century floor-standing longcase clock, featuring a dark-stained wood case. The hood is designed with a swan-neck pediment and a central brass eagle finial perched upon a globe. The trunk houses a long glass-fronted door, while the base is decorated with a molded panel and a composite foliate applique. The arched brass dial features an ornate etched centre, cast corner spandrels, and a silvered chapter ring with black Roman hour numerals and Arabic five-minute markers. Above the main dial is a rotating lunar phase disc decorated with celestial maps and hemispheres. The mechanical movement is weight-driven via a chain mechanism and includes a brass-faced circular pendulum. The word WESTMINSTER is partially visible on the right side of the dial plate. No further maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the exterior of the item.
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