19th century musical longcase clock by Monkhouse, Carlisle
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
19th century
This 19th century musical longcase clock is attributed to the maker Monkhouse of Carlisle. The tall clock features an inlaid case decorated with fan marquetry motifs throughout.
The hood is designed with a broken arch, featuring green glass panels and topped by two carved urns and a central brass urn, supported by a Gothic arcade beneath. The trunk includes a cross-banded door with an arched top. The clock face is a twelve-inch brass dial equipped with Roman hour numerals and Arabic minutes, complemented by brass spandrels and a painted moon dial located within the arch. A tune selector lever is positioned within the chapter ring.
Internally, the clock houses a substantial five-pillar, three-train eight-day movement designed to strike on a bell and play musical tunes on an additional set of eight bells. The clock is powered by three lead weights, though the pendulum is notably missing. The total height of the clock is 243 centimeters, and it requires re-assembly.
Evidence at a glance
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- Photograph views
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- Catalogue references
- 0
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Physical characteristics
- Parts
- three lead weights, bell set
- Height
- 243cm
- Materials
- wood, brass, glass, lead
Technical characteristics
- Features
- musical tunes, moon dial, strike on bell
- Movement
- five pillar, three train eight day
Design
- Case
- fan marquetry inlay, cross-banded trunk door, Gothic arcade
- Dial
- 12 inch brass, Roman hour numerals, Arabic minute numerals
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Monkhouse
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.