George II Longcase Clock
George II Longcase Clock
GEORGE GRAHAM (1674-1751)
England c. 1730
Mahogany
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.
England c. 1730
Mahogany
Dimensions
229.00cm high ( 90.16 inches high)
Provenance
Private collection, IrelandDescription / Expertise
The eight-day movement with dead beat escapement, bolt and shuttermaintaining 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.
John Carlton-Smith
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19 Ryder Street
London
SW1Y 6PX London
England
T +44 (0)20-7930 6622
T +44 (0)20-7930 1370