Albion Clocks Showrooms
Colin Bent C.M.B.H.I. - Proprietor
4 Grove End, Grove Hill.
London E18 2LE
Tel: 020 8530 5570

“Ninety inches of mahogany Irish splendour”

Well, in what other way could one describe this example of a Dublin (or thereabouts) mahogany chiming long case clock? Although not signed, it bears all the hallmarks of being as described above. The high quality case, from its original splayed feet (like a good late bow fronted chest), to its scrolled pediment, to the hood, a typical Irish hood style, with reeded decoration thoughout applied to the hood, trunk and base panel. To cap it all an unusual feature, and not seen on English work, the head & shoulder portrait carving of a gentleman, looking slightly to his right, stares out from the centre of the base panel. A gentleman of some standing I wager! Probably the original owner’s likeness, in typical dress of the period. Possibly an officer and land owning gentleman of the Irish regiment of the day? Who knows? But a unique example anyway. The clock chimes the quarters on eight tuned bells, and sounds the hours in a deep toned sonorous “gong”.
All for under £5000 at £4800 delivered.

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