English one hand grandfather clock of Queen Anne period simple oak case. 30 hour weight driven bird cage type movement ( going and striking train are composed consecutively ) with Huyghens type endless-rope winding mechanism. Anchor escapement and long pendulum, locking-plate striking on bell. Square brass dial with chapter ring showing hour numerals and quarter indication for hand hand. Punch marked centre part, casted spandrels showing a crown in between two angels. Hand sawn iron hand. Signature on chapter ring: Step. Harris Tunbridge. Look at Brian Looms, Watchmakers And Clockmakers Of The World, Volume 2 , 1976, page 103: „ Harris, Stephen, Tonbridge, ca. 1690 – ca. 1730. C.“ ( C. = Clockmaker ) Measurements of the case -height x width x depth: approx: 207 cm x 49 cm x 23cm – weight of clock: approx 25 KG. Dial: 25,5 cm x 25,5 cmMovement: 16 cm x 14 cm x 11,5 cm Length of pendulum: 105 cm This clock was made approx. 1710/1720. We guarantee that all parts of this clock originally fit together.
Price upon request.
Price upon request.
