Small Oak 8 Day Cottage Longcase Clock
REF: 375879
A small, original,solid oak longcase clock dating to the first half of the 19th Century (c.1835). It has a flat top case of simple lines, turned side pillars with brass capitals, with a long door and a plinth base. The 11 inch square painted enamel dial has a subsidiary seconds dial and is signed by the maker T.W. Collings of Dunstable. It has an 8 day movement that sounds the hours on a bell. This is an unusual clock in so far as most clocks of this size and proportions only have 30 hour duration movements, this one being 8 day. Thomas George Collings of Dunstable is listed as working 1830-1864.
- Height 194 cm / 76 1⁄2"
- Width 44 cm / 17 1⁄2"
- Depth 24 cm / 9 1⁄2"
Category
- Period Mid 19th Century
- Year c.1835
- Medium Wood, Oak
- Country England
- Condition The case is in good condition, the movement has been fully serviced and is guaranteed for 12 months. If you would like a video clip of this clock working please email us.
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