John Monkhouse No. 143
A very rare 18th century mahogany grande sonnerie miniature longcase clock of clean lines and superb proportions. The case with a pagoda top with gilt fretwork and finials, the hood with brass reeded columns and brass corinthian capitals, the door with brass reeded quarter columns to the moulded door, the base with a moulded panel and double plinth. The 8 day movement striking grande sonnerie or quarters, the small arched dial with subsidiary dials and maker's signature between and original hands.
Circa: 1770
Height: 66 ins. (167.64 cm)
Case Material: Mahogany
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