18th century mahogany automaton clock London
8 day grandfather clock with rare automaton ship

Antique Grandfather Clock by William Carter – London C1785

£24,000

A superb rare rocking ship automaton London longcase lock by William Carter. The 8 day movement striking the hours on a single bell. The cabinet of fantastic choice mahogany veneers and showing good quality London case features. The hood finished with a simple caddy top and single finial, as used by only the finest London clockm akers. The arched 12inch brass dial movement with chapter ring and spandrels and recessed seconds feature and subsidiary calendar.

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Description

An outstanding and rare 8 day arched brass dial automaton grandfather clock in delightful flame mahogany veneered cabinet.

The lovely 12inch arched brass dial with chapter ring and spandrels and finely matted centre. The dial also with subsidiary recessed seconds feature and calendar aperture. Rare automaton ship to the arch, depicting the ‘Royal George’. A very famous ship of the british fleet of the 18th century.

Royal George History

The lovely quality 5 pillar movement striking the hours on a single bell.

Superb quality London mahogany cabinet showing the finest veneers and of exceptional colour and patination. The cabinet standing on a double plinth, long moulded trunk door and dome top with caddy and single finial to the hood.

A real collector’s clock of the finest quality.

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