This is one of a number of 18-19th Century long case clock dials and movements which are from the extensive collection that belonged to the late Eric Morton 1945 - 2019. I know very little about clocks and know little jargon relating to them. Any questions please ask and I will answer them as best I can.
All items are for spares - repair only and may have bits missing but I know that some NON clock collectors only want a dial to hang on a wall as a furnishing with their surname or a local place name etc. all are A/F = as found.
All items are for spares - repair only and may have bits missing but I know that some NON clock collectors only want a dial to hang on a wall as a furnishing with their surname or a local place name etc. all are A/F = as found.
This is a really nice solid brass dial which is named Jeffrey Beynon, Cardiff.
It has Roman Numerals and numbers engraved onto the ring border along with some really nice detailed depictions of a sailing ship on the sea and a small building on a river bank in the centre.
These Roman Numerals have been filled with black enamelling but it is chipped and discoloured in places.
These Roman Numerals have been filled with black enamelling but it is chipped and discoloured in places.
The dial has 3 spandrels in the corners which have a nice pierced foliage sort of pattern. The missing spandrel is loose, but present.
Unfortunately, its original hands are missing. There is an engraved seconds dial near the top part of the dial and there is a nice date dial under the centre point. Last collector has a label on the top which says its c1775.
The metal ware is tarnished and as mentioned, any paintwork is worn.
There are some surface scuffs and minor impact marks etc.
It needs a bit of a clean. 3 struts on the back to hold the movement in place, top one the hole has broken out so will need something here.
I sell an awful lot of these brass dials to people that simply hang them on the wall as they are fabulous Georgian period antiques in their own right even if they don't have a movement on them or in a case.
Please see pictures provided for more details and visual confirmation of condition.
It measures approx. 12 inches x 12 inches.
It weighs approx. 2.15kg.
These dials are very heavy and the shipping price reflects this so please take this into consideration when buying.
My stock ref : Unit 9 - #T409-060123.
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Scale is usually an English 1 penny coin which is 20mm in diameter which is just short of 7/8ths of an inch in diameter, or a universal Coke can, and we all know how big those are.
If you see A/F = a/f in the title or description it means "as found" condition which may have scuffs, scratches and damage. In relation to all my listings it does not mean " about fine ". I have used A/F for " as found " for 45 years.