Lot 35: George III Oak Eight-Day Longcase Clock by Winstanley of Holywell
An early 19th-century provincial eight-day longcase clock. The square painted dial is signed Winstanley, Holywell and features black Roman numerals for the hours and an outer ring of Arabic numerals for the minutes at five-minute intervals. The corners are decorated with hand-painted floral spandrels, and a semi-circular date aperture with an indicator hand is positioned above the six o’clock mark. The twin-train, weight-driven movement strikes the hours on a bell. The case is constructed from dark-stained oak and features a square hood with turned columns and a trunk door with a shaped top and a brass escutcheon.
Condition report:
The hour and minute hands are currently detached and secured to the glass in a plastic bag. The movement is untested and requires professional setting up. The case shows general signs of age-related wear, including minor scuffs and marks to the finish consistent with age. General patination is present throughout the woodwork.
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