Bidspirit auction | English Inlaid Mahogany Moonphase Clock

English Inlaid Mahogany Moonphase Clock - Origin: England Date: Early 19th century Period/Style: George III style Materials: Figured mahogany and mahogany veneers, contrasting wood inlay, brass, iron, glass Form: Eight-day weight-driven longcase clock Description: An English eight-day longcase clock with a brass weight-driven movement striking a bell. The painted iron dial is signed ”G. Bowring, Uttoxeter, ” with Arabic hour numerals, subsidiary seconds, a date aperture, painted corner figures, and a rolling moonphase incorporating hemisphere maps and a maritime scene. The figured mahogany case has a swan-neck pediment, gilded floral hood decoration, and fluted columns with brass capitals and bases. A shaped, crossbanded waist door and paneled base are ornamented with shell medallions, fan corner inlays, and urn motifs, above bracket feet. Marks: Painted dial signed ”G. Bowring, Uttoxeter.” Dial previously repainted. Dimensions: 96 in. H, 24 in. W, 10 in. D Shipping Note: While Stevens Auction Company does not provide packing and shipping services, we do have a list of recommended third-party shippers to assist you in shipping to and from our facility. Please note that property must be removed from our premises within fifteen (15) days following the auction. Property not removed within this time frame is subject to a storage charge of $10 per day per item as outlined in our terms and conditions. Please review our website, stevensauction.com, for a list of recommended shippers and other information. Please contact us at info@stevensauction.com if you require further assistance. Condition: Older finish with wear, scratches and localized veneer and inlay losses. Backboard splits and loss to the lower rear panel. Repainted dial with crazing and localized paint losses. Two weights and pendulum present. Reported running at the prior sale; current timekeeping, strike and moonphase operation untested. Please inspect all photographs carefully. Stevens Auction Company provides this condition report as a courtesy; bidders should inspect the property in person whenever possible. Dimensions: 96 x 24 x 10 in