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Henry Wherland , Cork , Ireland circa 1795
This fine Irish Longcase is extremely well proportioned and has the classic 'Broken Pediment' to the Hood with Ball finial to decorate and having fluted Columns with Corinthian capitals . A first period , Painted dial in Duck egg enamel with a well painted single Cartouche to the arch of Britannia with Putti (to see Macro images click here) and painted Spandrels either side , the four corners of the dial have the unusual and rare addition of commissioned Anchor Cartouche in Brass , beautifully made . The duration of the movement is 7 day , with bell strike on the Hour . a long trunk door with curl veneer also repeated on the Base , Circa 1795 . Henry Wherland of Tuckey Street , Cork is recorded working as a watch & clockmaker in the Richard Lucas Directory of Cork , Ireland from 1787 .
Height 95" (2.43m)
£4950.00 G B Pounds
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