Early 19th-Century Oak Eight-Day Longcase Clock Signed F. Massey, Eccleshall
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
early 19th century
This early 19th-century English eight-day longcase clock features an oak case standing 217 cm tall, signed F. Massey, Eccleshall according to the auction description.
The hood is constructed with a swan-neck pediment, a central brass finial, and flanking tapering columns enclosing a 12-inch brass dial. The arched dial features corner spandrels, subsidiary seconds, a date aperture, and a rolling moon display in the arch. The trunk incorporates an arch-top door fitted with a key and hanging tassel, resting on a plinth base with shaped bracket feet. The auctioneer notes two weights and a pendulum are included.
Evidence at a glance
- Linked sources
- 1
- Photograph views
- 1
- Catalogue references
- 0
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Technical characteristics
- Type
- Longcase clock
- Dial Features
- 12-inch brass dial with rolling moon in the arch, subsidiary seconds, and date aperture
- Overall Height
- 217 cm
- Place recorded
- United Kingdom
- Maker Signature
- F. Massey, Eccleshall
- Hood Architecture
- Swan-neck pediment and tapering columns
- Maker / attribution
- F. Massey
- Included Accessories
- Two weights and pendulum
Design
- Visible features
- • Full-length oak longcase clock with an arched hood, swan-neck cresting, and central brass finial. • Flanking columns flank the glazed hood door enclosing a brass dial. • Arched dial includes corner spandrels, a subsidiary dial, and a rolling moon phase in the arch. • Arched trunk door features a key with a hanging light-pink or white tassel. • Moulded plinth base terminates in shaped bracket feet.
- Dial and Movement Indicators
- The clock face features a 12-inch brass dial which incorporates a rolling moon display in the arch. Additional indicators on the dial include a subsidiary seconds dial and a date aperture. The clock is identified by the signature 'F. Massey, Eccleshall'. While the source describes the object as an eight-day clock, internal mechanical components such as the escapement are not depicted in the source imagery.
- Case Construction and Dimensions
- The clock is constructed from oak and has an approximate height of 217 cm. The case features a hood with a swan-neck pediment and tapering columns, as well as an arch-top trunk door. The base of the clock consists of a moulded plinth that terminates in shaped bracket feet.
- Auction Documentation and Components
- The auction documentation lists the clock as an early 19th-century item and specifies that two weights and a pendulum are included. These items were not visible in the provided auction photographs. The auctioneer stipulates that mechanical objects are not guaranteed to be in working order and notes that their inspection is limited, with buyers bearing responsibility for investigating lots.
Identification
- Source note
- Facts transcribed from the linked source listing or collection record. Attribution and specifications are source-reported and have not been independently authenticated.
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Research required: Internal movement details, escapement, and case reverse are not depicted in the auction photograph.
- Research required: The weights and pendulum stated in the catalog description are not visible in the provided lot image.