DESCRIPTION:
This an exquisite round-faced eight-day longcase clock of pretty petite proportions. This type of clock is often referred to as a fine Liverpool ‘library’ clock. This clock is absolutely perfect for anyone looking for a clock to place straight into their home.


The case is a wonderful flame mahogany with a shaped pediment cresting to the hood. The hood door is flanked with full fluted columns with terminate in brass Corinthian capitals whilst the glass is surrounded by a lovely brass bezel.

The trunk has a pretty door which is framed with lovely delicate moulding and is flanked by chamfered corners. The base also has a lovely frame of moulding and is raised on ogee bracket feet.

The eight-day movement with maker’s name of 'Jno Wood, Liverpool', striking the hour has a circular painted face. There is one John Wood of Liverpool listed in ‘Watchmakers & Clockmakers of the World Volume 2 by Brian Loomes’:

Wood - John. Liverpool. 1814 – 28. (B. 1796 – 1824).
John Wood of Liverpool is also listed in ‘Lancashire Clocks and Clockmakers by Brian Loomes’:
Wood, John. Liverpool. 28 Wapping in 1814; 5-7 Church St, 1822-8. Liverpool museum have a watch said to be c 1805.

DIMENSIONS:
The approximate dimensions are:
- 81.25 inches high to top of clock / 86.5 inches high to top of finial
- 18.75 inches across the widest part of the hood
- 14.75 inches across the trunk
- 19.5 inches across the widest part of the base.

As can be seen from these dimension this is a clock of lovely petite and slim proportions.

CONDITION:
The clock is in wonderful condition. The movement is lovely and clean and in perfect working order having recently been professionally cleaned and serviced.

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