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An early 19th century mahogany and oak longcase clock, featuring a swan-neck pediment with turned paterae and a central pedestal above a glazed arched hood door flanked by turned columns. The case is constructed with oak sides and mahogany veneers, decorated with boxwood and ebony stringing and marquetry shell and floral inlays to the trunk door and base. The arched dial is finished in cream paint with Roman numeral hour markers, a subsidiary seconds dial, and a date aperture. The arch and spandrels feature hand-painted scenes, including a rolling moon phase complication depicting a face and rural landscapes. The dial is signed in black script Stripling Lichfield. The mechanical eight-day brass movement is weight-driven with an anchor escapement and a bell strike mechanism. The lot includes the movement, two cast iron weights, a pendulum with a wooden rod and brass bob, and a brass winding crank handle. This lot comprises the longcase clock only; the other furniture and items shown in the images are not included.
Condition report:
The case shows surface wear, scratches, and minor losses to the veneer consistent with age (photo 1). There is significant white mold or mildew growth on the interior of the trunk door and backboard (photo 8). The painted dial surface exhibits craquelure, minor flaking, and discoloration, particularly around the moon phase and calendar aperture (photo 3). The movement is complete with weights and pendulum but is currently disassembled; internal gut lines appear tangled or detached (photo 9). The working order is unknown and professional servicing is required. The hood glass is present and appears intact (photo 2).
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