London Longcase Clock

Description:

London Longcase Clock, John Morgan, c. 1790, mahogany case with brass inlaid pagoda hood above the freestanding brass stop-fluted columns flanking the composite brass dial with moon's phase in the arch and engraved "John Morgan London," crotch mahogany paneled tombstone waist door and lower paneled base, eight-day time and hour-strike movement, with two brass-cased weights, ht. 96 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

some moldings off but present, lower portion of base appears to be an old addition, moons phase wheel needs adjusting


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