George II Longcase Clock by George Graham

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George II Longcase Clock
George II Longcase Clock ( England c. 1730 )
GEORGE GRAHAM (1674-1751)

Medium

Mahogany

Dimensions

229.00cm high (  90.16 inches high)

Provenance

Private collection, Ireland

Description / Expertise

The eight-day movement with dead beat escapement, bolt and shutter
maintaining power and rack striking.
The dial signed at the base and with double screwed gilt spandrels,
pin-hole calendar adjustment and fine hands.
The classic ‘Graham’ case shows an early use of solid mahogany as normally used in his regulators.