Longcase Clock

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THOMAS NEVITT, BRISTOL Circa 1810

A fine quality Bristol moon phase longcase clock. A red walnut case of slim proportions with a Bristol area swan-neck pediment and wavy trunk raised panel. Brass capped hood columns and Greek key detail to the hood. A very attractive arched painted dial with birds and gilt corners. A date aperture, seconds dial and lunar moon phases to the arch. A rare feature on a painted dial of strike/silent to the dial side. An 8-day mechanism striking the hours on a bell.

Thomas Nevill of Bristol is recorded in AJ Moores' 'The clockmakers of Bristol' book as working 1805-1818.

Height 7 ft 3 " / 221cms