John Burges of Gosport, c.1740
A Fine Walnut Longcase Clock.
A rare opportunity to acquire an elegant mid-18th century longcase clock by the respected Hampshire maker John Burges of Gosport, a craftsman renowned for producing quality movements influenced by the finest London standards of the period.
This impressive clock is powered by a substantial eight-day movement of excellent quality, housed within a particularly attractive walnut case.
The brass dial is fitted with silvered chapter and seconds rings and incorporates a working date aperture, combining practicality with refined Georgian styling. The movement is clean, weighty, maintains accurate time, and is fitted with steel weight strings.
The elegant arched hood, complete with leather top, is supported by tapered columns and features glazed side viewing panels. The case is veneered in beautifully figured walnut and remains in excellent condition throughout.
A full-length door with arched top and moulded detailing is complemented by a brass escutcheon, retaining its original working lock and key.
Dimensions
Height: 85.75 in (218 cm)
Width: 17.5 in (44.5 cm)
Depth: 9.75 in (24.8 cm)
Price: £995
A quality and increasingly hard-to-find example by a documented provincial maker, presented in excellent condition and ready for display in the home or collection.
John Burges of Gosport, c.1740
A Fine Walnut Longcase Clock.
A rare opportunity to acquire an elegant mid-18th century longcase clock by the respected Hampshire maker John Burges of Gosport, a craftsman renowned for producing quality movements influenced by the finest London standards of the period.
This impressive clock is powered by a substantial eight-day movement of excellent quality, housed within a particularly attractive walnut case.
The brass dial is fitted with silvered chapter and seconds rings and incorporates a working date aperture, combining practicality with refined Georgian styling. The movement is clean, weighty, maintains accurate time, and is fitted with steel weight strings.
The elegant arched hood, complete with leather top, is supported by tapered columns and features glazed side viewing panels. The case is veneered in beautifully figured walnut and remains in excellent condition throughout.
A full-length door with arched top and moulded detailing is complemented by a brass escutcheon, retaining its original working lock and key.
Dimensions
Height: 85.75 in (218 cm)
Width: 17.5 in (44.5 cm)
Depth: 9.75 in (24.8 cm)
Price: £995
A quality and increasingly hard-to-find example by a documented provincial maker, presented in excellent condition and ready for display in the home or collection.