Joseph Smith of Bristol - Grandfather clock circa 1790

Posted: Wed Apr 13, 2011 1:55 am     Post subject: Joseph Smith of Bristol - Grandfather clock circa 1790

JOSEPH SMITH OF BRISTOL LONG CASE MAHOGANY GRANDFATHER CLOCK - CIRCA 1790

PLEASE CONTACT US REGARDING OUR EXTENSIVE RANGE OF ANTIQUE CLOCKS, POCKET WATCHES AND OTHER ITEMS CONSIGNED WITH US FOR SALE. HERE ARE SOME OF THE RANGE

1. GUSTAV AND BECKER REGULATORS
2. LENZKIRCH REGULATOR, GRANDMOTHER AND FREE SWINGER
3. 18TH CENTURY POCKET WATCHES COMING SOON


This stunning longcase Grandfather clock by the best Clock maker in Britain in the 18th century is nothing short of brilliant. With a broken swan neck Pediment with voluted brass terminals, 8 day movement, pendulum driven with a stunning rococo filigree polished dial it is a monumental and classical piece of 18th century horology at it's very best and in PERFECT condition. His registered business address during the 18th centuery was No 63 Broad Street in Bristol taken from a list of British metal workers in the Brsitol DIrectory of 1775.

Joseph Smith is recorded in Moore A.J. THE CLOCKMAKERS OF BRISTOL 1650-1900 as working from several addresses in Bristol 1725-1775. He is generally considered a fine and diverse maker with known examples ranging from eight day longcase clocks with tidal dials to watches with champleve dial

This clock is consigend with us for sale so shipping will be made from Switzerland to your chosen destination. Specialist care will be required during transit.

Asking price is $15000 GBP so please contact us for any further information. our email address is lomaenterprises@bigpond.com for pictures and mark it attention to the CEO - Dean

Thanks everyone and have a brilliant day