Thomas Rickards, Wotton Longcase/Grandfather Clock

£ 1850

$ 2443 | € 2128 

 A Gloucestershire moon phase longcase clock. An arched, wavy hood pediment surmounted by brass finials. Brass capped, fluted hood side columns with Corinthian capitals. Crossbanding to the hood arch. A well proportioned mahogany case of good colour and proportions. 

An attractive arched painted dial with corner floral gilt decorations with a date and seconds. Lunar moon phases to the arch. The dial is signed 'Thos Rickards Wootton Underedge' 

An 8-day duration, weight driven mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1845.

Thomas Rickards of Wotton-Under-Edge is recorded in Dowlers' Gloucestershire Clock and Watchmakers' book as working in Long Street from 1839-59.

Height 7ft 6"/ 228cms Width 19" / 48cms Depth 10" / 26cms.

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.