Treasure Trove Worcester

Description

Period Edwardian
Width 57 cm / 22 1/2 in
Depth 37 cm / 14 1/2 in
Height 212 cm / 83 1/2 in
Dial Brass arched dial with silvered chapter ring, brass spandrels to each corner. Blued steel hands with Roman numerals. Three winding holes, subsidiary Seconds dials and Strike/Silent and Chiming levers
Case Mahogany case, carved in a Chippendale manner
Movement The fusee movement chiming the quarters on four and eight bells
Condition Very good condition commensurate with age. The case has recently been sympathetically restored and the movement fully overhauled

Mahogany Grandfather Clock
Made specially for the late Sir Claude Graham-White for his yacht "Alacrity"

Sir Claude Graham-White born 1879, was one of the greatest pioneers of aircraft, winning premier prizes all over the world for his feats of daring

In 1910 he received £4000 for a 15 minute flight over Boston, Mass. and in September 1911 the Graham-White company undertook the first letters by Air Mail

Member of the Royal Yacht Club, Royal Automobile Club, Royal Aero CLub and The Royal Southampton Yacht Club

Address 73, St James Street, London S.W. and Faygate Sussex

(Sold £465)
Lovely rare fusee longcase clock


FREE UK Mainland Delivery.

Please enquire for overseas delivery costs.