Brass Moonphase Clocks

 

wright case.jpg (67930 bytes)northwich face.jpg (60080 bytes)Samuel Wright of Northwich

c. 1750   Height 89"

Price: P.O.A.

A very fine longcase clock with brass dial and rare automaton fox hunt to the subsidiary seconds dial - the only one we have ever seen!

The moonwork is also a unique feature of this clock with a complete hunting scene throughout the lunar month.

The walnut case is of outstanding quality and proportions.

 

 


 

hollywell_case.jpg (18988 bytes)hollywell_hood.jpg (56799 bytes)Holliwell of Liverpool

c. 1775        Height 91”

Price:- P.O.A.

Fine cross hatched engraved brass dial, with subsidiary seconds and centre sweep date calendar.  The age and phases of the moon to the arch and the inscription “Time shows the way of life’s decay. 

 The walnut case is of exceptional quality and proportions with reeded pillars to the hood and trunk and brass capitols to the hood pillars.

 

 

 


 

greenall case.jpg (86377 bytes)greenall face.jpg (78722 bytes)William Greenall of St. Helens

c 1790
   Height - 94"

Price:
P.O.A.

Superbly engraved brass dial with rare sweep centre date calendar, recessed seconds dial and moon phases to the arch.

The fine quality walnut case has carving to the base and trunk, reeded pillars to the hood, and painted, scrolled panels beneath the swan necks.

 

 

 


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