DAVID GIBSON ANTIQUE GRANDFATHER CLOCKS
George Rice - Rudgly (Rugeley)
George Rice of Rudgly (Staffordshire)
Circa 1710
Height 84 inches
Status: For sale
A very elegant Queen Anne period 30 hour longcase / grandfather clock by an interesting early provincial maker
At 9 3/4 inches the brass dial is an unusual size. There is a raised silvered chapter ring with fleur-de-lys half hour markers that is signed Geo Rice - Rudgly
this is framed by well cast gilded spandrels depicting a crown and sceptre supported by two putti. The dial centre is matted and has an aperture showing the day of the month. There is a very pleasing 'c-scrolls and basket of flowers' engraved feature around this and the original single steel hand is retained.
The movement is of one day duration and typical of this early period - finely made with knopped and finned pillers - an outside countwheel controls the striking on a single bell.
The oak case is so elegant - very slim with a wonderful architectural hood; long moulded trunk door of quarter-sawn oak ; original butterfly hinges and exemplary condition.
This is an interesting early clock - over 300 years of domestic life and outstanding condition. It is a rare find and far removed from a 30hour cottage clock - amost certainly an important commission for the maker George RIce
Note: Rudgly is the early spelling for Rudgely in Staffordshire.
All our grandfather clocks have been sympathetically restored to the highest standards by our small team of specialist craftsmen and skilled artisans.
They are offered for sale clearly priced, delivered and installed in your home with a full guarantee as to their authenticity and good working order.
