Thomas Hall Mahogany Longcase Clock with Moonphase
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
circa 1765
This longcase clock is attributed to Thomas Hall of Romsey, Hampshire, and dates to circa 1765. The clock features an eight-day movement that strikes the hours on a bell.
The brass dial measures 12 inches and incorporates a silvered chapter ring, gilded spandrels, and a moonphase display with a painted and silvered disc. The clock is housed in a solid mahogany case, which stands at a height of 210 cm (82 1/2 inches). The case design includes a long trunk door, dentil moulding, and a blind fret situated on the break-arched hood. The hood door is flanked by attached reeded pillars. The clock's provenance is listed as a private collection in the United Kingdom.
Evidence at a glance
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Technical characteristics
- Date
- circa 1765
- Type
- Longcase clock
- Maker
- Thomas Hall of Rumsey (Romsey, Hampshire)
- Height
- 82 1/2 inches or 210 cm
- Dial size
- 12 inch
- Provenance
- Private collection, UK
- Case material
- solid mahogany
- Movement type
- 8 day movement
- Place recorded
- England
- Striking mechanism
- strikes the hours on a bell
- Maker / attribution
- Thomas Hall
Design
- Visible features
- • Painted and silvered moon disc in the arch of the dial • Gilded foliate spandrels in the four corners of the dial • Blind fretwork detailing on the break-arched hood • Attached reeded pillars on the hood door
- Case Construction
- The housing for the clock is constructed from solid mahogany. The design includes a long trunk door that occupies the majority of the clock's height. The upper section, or hood, is built with a break-arched profile and is adorned with dentil moulding and a decorative blind fret. The hood door is further detailed with attached reeded pillars, which frame the dial. The total height of the piece is 210 cm, maintaining a profile described in the listing as small and aesthetic.
- Provenance and Documentation
- The object is recorded as having been held in a private collection within the United Kingdom prior to being offered for sale. The auction description reports the clock's date of origin as circa 1765. The documentation provided by the seller identifies the maker as Thomas Hall, who was based in Romsey, Hampshire.
- Dial and Timekeeping Functions
- The clock features a 12-inch brass dial, which serves as the primary interface for its eight-day movement. The dial is equipped with a silvered chapter ring and ornate, gilded spandrels located in the corners. Centrally positioned, the clock includes a subsidiary seconds dial. In the arch above the main dial, a moonphase mechanism is integrated, featuring a hand-painted and silvered moon disc against a star-filled sky.
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: The exact date of manufacture is stated as an approximation ('CIRCA. 1765')
- Research required: The attribution to Thomas Hall of Romsey is reported by the seller's description