Elevate your collection with this exceptional longcase clock, a masterpiece by clockmaker Richard Biggs of Romsey. Combining artistry and precision, this timepiece offers both visual elegance and mechanical excellence.
Key Features:-
8-day weight-driven movement: Anchor escapement and seconds pendulum, this clock strikes the hours with a rack and snail striking system for reliable, accurate timekeeping.
Elegant flame mahogany case: The case is beautifully proportioned, showcasing the finest flame mahogany veneers, complemented by a long trunk door.
Intricate brass dial: Featuring a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals, Arabic five-minute markers, and finely blued steel hands. The matted centre includes a subsidiary seconds dial and a calendar aperture for added functionality. Signed Robert Biggs Rumsey (Romsey – Hampshire).
Captivating rocking ship automaton: Nestled in the break arch, a painted nautical scene comes to life with a rocking ship automaton, creating a mesmerising focal point.
Don’t miss the opportunity to own this remarkable blend of historical significance, mechanical ingenuity, and aesthetic beauty. A true conversation piece and a timeless treasure for any collector.
Serviced and guaranteed for 3 years.
Provenance: Private collection, UK
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measurements
Height:
211 cm
measurements
declaration
Antique Clock Company has clarified that the Rocking Ship Longcase Clock - Richard Biggs of Romsey (LA512093) is genuinely of the period declared with the date/period of manufacture being c.1785