Collinge Antiques

Description

Mid 18th.c. longcase clock by William Harley of Shrewsbury c.1740. Mahogany case of particularly good colour with several distinctive early features. Note the steep broken pediment to the hood, the slim body and long door and the very unusual belly shaped base. Eight day works striking the hours on a bell. Square brass face with separate engraved chapter ring, seconds dial and working date display. Original pierced brass spandrels and a simple engraved detail to the centre. Named for William Harley of Salop, the old name for the county of Shropshire. Excellent condition, retaining the original hand blown glass in the door. Cleaned and waxed in our workshops. Works have been cleaned and overhauled and are sold with a 12 month guarantee.
Dimensions: Width 17½" Height 84½" Depth 10"
Please contact us for more images, delivery and shipping quotes. Alternatively you are welcome to view and collect at our large warehouse showroom in Llandudno Junction, North Wales (approximately 45mins from Chester). We have a large and ever changing selection of genuine good quality antique furniture of all types and have twice been shortlisted for the Home and Antiques Magazine Antique Shop of the Year Award. 01492 580022.