Antique Grandfather Clock by Jno. Kaye – Liverpool C.1790

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An amazing north country flame mahogany veneered arch brass dial Longcase clock of '8-day' duration.

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Description

An outstanding north country flame mahogany veneered Longcase clock. Featuring an arch brass dial of ‘8-day’ duration by John Kaye. The cabinet showing the finest choice mahogany veneers. Also with long trunk door with reeded quarter columns. Including OG bracket feet and swan neck pediments with blue glass/gold leaf decoration beneath.

The dial with chapter ring and spandrels, moonphase with tidal times, seconds, centre calendar and superbly matted and engraved  dial centre. Engraved above the moon is High water at Georges Dock. The movement striking the hours on a single bell. Well known Liverpool maker, this clock has huge significance.

It has engavings of places around the world so you can work out the corresponding times in these cities. The owner clearly was an important merchant. We purchased the clock from the famous Bibby family who had owned the clock for many years.

Antique Grandfather Clocks