AN UNUSUAL WILLIAM IV BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY HOUR-STRIKING WALL CLOCK THE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR LITHERLAND, DAVIES AND COMPANY, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1830 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and cavetto-shouldered plates, the 12 inch convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed LITHERLAND, DAVIES & Co., Church Street, LIVERPOOL to centre and with blued steel spade hands, set behind hinged convex-glazed caddy-moulded cast brass bezel applied to a mahogany surround continuing down to form a balloon-shaped panel incorporating concave-sided glazed lenticle beneath the dial and secured to the drop-trunk type case with pegs, the sides with lozenge-pierced doors and the base with frieze inlaid with brass scroll motif flanked by rosettes over canted underside incorporating down-hinged pendulum access flap to front. 58.5cm (23ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. The firm of Litherland, Davies and Company is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as 'Inventors, patentees and Manufacturers of the lever Watch' also suppliers of chronometers and imported clocks trading in Liverpool 1814-51. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial retains old surface however the black numerals and signature have been 'strengthened'. There is also some slight touching-in around the winding holes and to a few small chips towards the edge of the dial. The bezel is in good condition and retains its lock. The case is in very good condition with faults limited to a small veneer chip to the rear left hand edge of the 'chin' and a similar historic repaired chip to the right-hand side. The canted front panel has a well-executed veneer patch replacement towards the front left hand corner. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age. Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
AN UNUSUAL WILLIAM IV BRASS INLAID MAHOGANY HOUR-STRIKING WALL CLOCK THE DIAL INSCRIBED FOR LITHERLAND, DAVIES AND COMPANY, LIVERPOOL, CIRCA 1830 The five pillar twin fusee bell striking movement with anchor escapement regulated by lenticular bob pendulum and cavetto-shouldered plates, the 12 inch convex cream painted Roman numeral dial inscribed LITHERLAND, DAVIES & Co., Church Street, LIVERPOOL to centre and with blued steel spade hands, set behind hinged convex-glazed caddy-moulded cast brass bezel applied to a mahogany surround continuing down to form a balloon-shaped panel incorporating concave-sided glazed lenticle beneath the dial and secured to the drop-trunk type case with pegs, the sides with lozenge-pierced doors and the base with frieze inlaid with brass scroll motif flanked by rosettes over canted underside incorporating down-hinged pendulum access flap to front. 58.5cm (23ins) high, 35.5cm (14ins) wide, 18cm (7ins) deep. The firm of Litherland, Davies and Company is recorded in Loomes, Brian Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World, Volume 2 as 'Inventors, patentees and Manufacturers of the lever Watch' also suppliers of chronometers and imported clocks trading in Liverpool 1814-51. Condition Report: Movement is in relatively clean working condition with no visible evidence of alteration or noticeable replacements. The dial retains old surface however the black numerals and signature have been 'strengthened'. There is also some slight touching-in around the winding holes and to a few small chips towards the edge of the dial. The bezel is in good condition and retains its lock. The case is in very good condition with faults limited to a small veneer chip to the rear left hand edge of the 'chin' and a similar historic repaired chip to the right-hand side. The canted front panel has a well-executed veneer patch replacement towards the front left hand corner. Faults are otherwise very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs and other blemishes commensurate with age. Clock is complete with pendulum, winder and two case keys. Condition Report Disclaimer
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