Clock · Longcase clock
This early 19th-century English eight-day longcase clock features an oak case standing 217 cm tall, signed F. Massey, Eccleshall according to the auction description. The hood is constructed with a swan-neck pediment, a central brass finial, and flanking tapering columns enclosing a 12-inch brass dial. The arched dial features corner spandrels, subsidiary seconds, a date aperture, and a rolling moon display in the arch. The trunk incorporates an arch-top door fitted with a key and hanging tassel, resting on a plinth base with shaped bracket feet. The auctioneer notes two weights and a pendulum are included.
Source-reported attribution and specifications are not independent authentication. A listing does not establish present ownership, current display, availability or permission to reproduce.
The clock is constructed from oak and has an approximate height of 217 cm. The case features a hood with a swan-neck pediment and tapering columns, as well as an arch-top trunk door.
The base of the clock consists of a moulded plinth that terminates in shaped bracket feet.
The clock face features a 12-inch brass dial which incorporates a rolling moon display in the arch. Additional indicators on the dial include a subsidiary seconds dial and a date aperture.
The clock is identified by the signature 'F. Massey, Eccleshall'. While the source describes the object as an eight-day clock, internal mechanical components such as the escapement are not depicted in the source imagery.
The auction documentation lists the clock as an early 19th-century item and specifies that two weights and a pendulum are included. These items were not visible in the provided auction photographs.
The auctioneer stipulates that mechanical objects are not guaranteed to be in working order and notes that their inspection is limited, with buyers bearing responsibility for investigating lots.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Maker Signature | F. Massey, Eccleshall | “SIGNED F. MASSEY, ECCLESHALL” |
| Dial Features | 12-inch brass dial with rolling moon in the arch, subsidiary seconds, and date aperture | “the 12-inch brass dial with rolling moon in the arch, subsidiary seconds and date aperture” |
| Hood Architecture | Swan-neck pediment and tapering columns | “the hood with a swan-neck pediment and tapering columns” |
| Overall Height | 217 cm | “217cm high” |
| Included Accessories | Two weights and pendulum | “With two weights and pendulum.” |
| Dial Diameter | 12 inches | “12-inch brass dial” |
Photograph identity and source facts were screened before import; rights clearance remains pending.
Reviewed 2026-10-22 · Record ce2b17b351
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