Claridge, Chepstow Rocking Ship Longcase/Grandfather Clock

 A lovely quality rocking ship mahogany longcase clock of smaller proportions. A swan-neck pediment with a central brass finial. Brass capped, fluted hood columns. A wavy hood door top and fine inlays to the flame mahogany case. An arched painted dial with a rocking ship 'automaton' with port scenes. A seconds dial and date dial and floral dial corners. Brass hands. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1850.

George Claridge of Chepstow is recorded in Peates 'Clock and watchmakers in Wales' book as working from 1848-1871.

Height 6ft 11"/ 211cms Width (at widest point of hood) 21" / 54cms Depth 10" / 24 cms.

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. Please phone 01179565281 to order. We can send you a detailed Whatsapp video. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.