- The walnut case is decorated with burr walnut veneers and fine marquetry panels.
- The marquetry depicts birds and flower motifs popular in cabinet work of the William and Mary period.
- The hood is decorated with barley twist pillars and hand cut fretwork.
- The solid brass dial has cherub spandrels, silver plated chapter ring and blue lacquered period hands.
- The marquetry panels are created using boxwood, pear wood, walnut, satinwood and black-dyed sycamore.
- The cabinet has a hand rubbed waxed finish.
- The introduction of the pendulum movement in England in the 1650s heralded the great age of clock making in London.
- It was to prove a technological lead that remained virtually unchallenged throughout the 17th & 18th centuries.
- Triple chime 8 day cable movement with silencerAutomatic night silencer (10.00 PM to 7.15 AM), chime sequence and beat correction.
- Plays Westminster, Whittington and St. Michael melodies on nested brass bells.
- Solid brass copy of 17th century dial and hands
- Mineral glasses and lacquered solid brass furniture
- Adjustable feet, door locks and detachable hood for access to the movement.
- Bespoke finish and dial options available.
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Height: 77"
- Width: 17"
- Depth: 11"
- Model: C2030TCH
The Chartwell
$27,500.00 Regular Price
$19,250.00Sale Price
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