Tyne Antiques

Description

A Chippendale style floor clock inspired by David Rittenhouse (PA), circa. 1780. The Empire has a solid mahogany cabinet with curl veneers and decorative carving. The scroll pediment is supported by fine lattice fretwork. The case stands on ogee feet and features fluted quarter columns to the trunk and "Corinthian" pillars to the hood. The cabinet is hand rubbed and waxed to achieve an "antique" patina.

Triple chime movement (Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on 9 tubes).
8 day mechanism, with 12 jewels and 24 bronze bushings.
Automatic night chime silencer (10.00pm - 7.15am), chime sequencer and beat self correction.
Temperature compensating pendulum.
Brass dial with gold plated fretwork and a silver chapter ring with a hand painted moon dial that displays the phases of the moon.