An English S. Smith and Son longcase clock
First-quarter 20th Century
Dial marked: Made by / S. Smith and Son / 9 Strand London
The grandfather clock with a matte silvered metal dial with applied gilt Arabic numeral hour markers, subseconds dial, hand-painted moon phase aperture, reticulated floral decoration, subdial for chime and silent selector, and subdial for Westminster chimes and Whitting chimes; with a brass three train movement, anchor escapement, nine Harrington Coventry chrome/nickel-plated tube chimes, and mercury regulated pendulum; chimes on the hour and every quarter; enclosed in a glazed and carved mahogany case with rocaille motifs and raised on bracket feet
Overall: 113" H x 24" W x 16.5" D; Dial: 12.25" Dia.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Linen liner is deteriorating with losses. Working condition unknown. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches. Care should be taken when shipping items that contain mercury, please consult your preferred shipper for more information. Includes key.
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First-quarter 20th Century
Dial marked: Made by / S. Smith and Son / 9 Strand London
The grandfather clock with a matte silvered metal dial with applied gilt Arabic numeral hour markers, subseconds dial, hand-painted moon phase aperture, reticulated floral decoration, subdial for chime and silent selector, and subdial for Westminster chimes and Whitting chimes; with a brass three train movement, anchor escapement, nine Harrington Coventry chrome/nickel-plated tube chimes, and mercury regulated pendulum; chimes on the hour and every quarter; enclosed in a glazed and carved mahogany case with rocaille motifs and raised on bracket feet
Overall: 113" H x 24" W x 16.5" D; Dial: 12.25" Dia.
Condition Report: Overall good condition with scattered scuffs, scratches, nicks, shrinkage cracks, indentations, and separation at joints commensurate with age. Linen liner is deteriorating with losses. Working condition unknown. Moran's does not guarantee the working condition of clocks and watches. Care should be taken when shipping items that contain mercury, please consult your preferred shipper for more information. Includes key.
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