Clock · Longcase clock
This mahogany longcase clock features a pagoda-top hood, a long, slim trunk, and an applied panel to the base. It is attributed to the London-based clockmaker Anthony Marsh, who was active during the mid-18th century. The clock is powered by a weight-driven, eight-day movement with five pillars and an anchor escapement. It utilizes a rack and snail striking system to chime the hours on a bell, with a strike-silent mechanism integrated into the dial. The twelve-inch brass break arch dial displays Roman and Arabic numerals, a seconds subsidiary dial, and a calendar aperture. The dial is engraved with the signature 'Anthony Marsh opposite The Bank Of England'. The timepiece includes original blued steel hands and is supported by a brass pendulum. The clock stands at an approximate height of 95 inches (242 cm) and is recorded as originating from a private collection in the United Kingdom.
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 housed in a mahogany case characterized by a pagoda-top hood and a slim trunk design. The base incorporates an applied panel, contributing to the overall silhouette of the longcase.
The dimensions are stated as 95 inches in height, 21 inches in width, and 10.5 inches in depth.
The timepiece features a 12-inch brass break arch dial. Time is indicated through Roman and Arabic numerals, complemented by a seconds subsidiary dial and a calendar aperture. The hands are fashioned from blued steel.
The dial includes an integrated strike/silent option located within the break arch. A cartouche on the dial bears the signature of the maker, indicating his business location opposite the Bank of England.
The clock operates on a weight-driven, eight-day movement equipped with five pillars. The timekeeping is regulated by an anchor escapement and a brass pendulum.
Striking functionality is achieved through a rack and snail system that signals the hours on a bell. The user may silence this function via controls on the dial.
| Field | Source-reported value | Source quotation |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | Anthony Marsh | “Anthony Marsh; was a clockmaker of great repute” |
| Movement | 8-day duration | “The five-pillar movement of 8-day duration is weight-driven” |
| Escapement | Anchor | “with anchor escapement and a seconds brass pendulum” |
| Striking System | Rack and snail | “The clock strikes the hours to a bell via a rack and snail striking system” |
| Signature | Anthony Marsh opposite The Bank Of England | “cartouche engraved ‘Anthony Marsh opposite The Bank Of England’” |
| Height | 95 inches (242 cm) | “Height: 95″ or 242 cm” |
| Date | circa 1760 | “CIRCA. 1760” |
| Provenance | Private collection, U.K. | “Provenance: Private collection – U.K.” |
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Reviewed 2026-11-02 · Record 878ad3ca30
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