About this lot
Description
Peter Green, Liverpool, a mahogany musical longcase clock for the Danish market, late 18th century,
with restorations to the case, the 15inch brass dial with six tune selection to the arch, scroll engraved centre with seconds dial and concentric calendar, mask spandrels, the three train movement with 16 bell 33cm pin barrel, six-pillar shaped plates, striking on a larger bell, the case with dentil moulded swanneck pediment hood above arch top trunk door, upon a panelled base with concave shaped skirting and ball feet
250 cm high
Footnote:
Peter Green was one of the best-known clockmakers working in Denmark, at Aabenraa, or 'Apenrade', as the signature is written on most of his clocks. Peter Green emigrated with his wife and children from Liverpool to Aabenraa around 1745 and worked there until his death in 1795. He had two sons, William and Jonathan, who also became clockmakers in Aabenraa. William had a son, Jakob, who continued making clocks until his death in 1847.
Condition report:
case probably later than the dial and movement, with some repolishing and restored elements. lacking a few gilt 'dentelles'. movement untested
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