Grandfather Clock J.Bennett Original Mahogany Antique
Here we have an original J.Bennett quality antique Victorian figured Grandfather clock with a painted arched dial moon roller, eight-day movement and having an outstanding quality figured mahogany crossbanded case.
The clock face has 4 hand painted pictures of women, with scenes of a fisherman next to a house, a British ship on the waters, and 2 moon faces.
It boasts a arched shaped door flanked by turned mahogany columns. With a shaped mahogany door to the centre of the case with a shell design on the front. With a figured mahogany base raised on bracket feet.
The movement has a fantastic painted arched dial incorporating a moon roller and two subsidiary dials, original hands.
Unfortunately the original pendulum and keys are not present, and one of the weights is inside a old beer can. Unknown if the mechanism is in working order, but there is a roller missing that seems to have broken the cording. The wooden baseboard holds the clock face in place.
The top of the clock shows 2 metal moulded floral finishings, with Inlaid surrounding the clock front. The top smoothly sits on the clock shaft.
A tremendous example with very desirable proportions, in wonderful original condition.
However, there are signs of historical woodworm that has been professionally treated by the previous owner. There is also a slight breakage to the back corner, but doesn't effect the functionality of this clock. Furthermore the back has a wooden connection bar.
Height without top : 207cm
Height with top : 225cm
Width : 58cm
Depth : 25cm
