Longcase Clock: John Huggin, Ashwellthorpe.
This is an early to mid 18th century 30-hour clock in a medium-oak case which has a lovely patina.
It has a lovely early-birdcage movement striking on a bell on the hour. With past experience with birdcage movements, they offer excellent reliability and good build quality.
The characterful face has a brass chapter ring with Roman numerals, cast rococo spandrels, and a matted brass centre. It also has a petite date aperture.
The hood has brass-capped wooden columns and a central brass finial.
The case has a full-length door with a brass escutcheon.
The clock keeps excellent time and is in Full Working Order.
H = 83.75” (2115mm) W = 20” (510mm D = 10.5” (285mm)