Antique Long Case Clock by Nathaniel Hedge of Colchester

A late 18th-century English longcase clock by the Colchester clockmaker Nathaniel Hedge, dating to circa 1790. The clock is housed in a well-proportioned Georgian mahogany case with a flat-top hood and glazed door, flanked by turned columns. The long trunk door is fitted with a shaped and inlaid panel, above a stepped plinth base. The mahogany shows attractive figuring and a warm, well-developed patina, with colour and surface wear consistent with age. The brass square dial is finely engraved and fitted with cast spandrels to the corners. It features a silvered chapter ring with Roman numerals and outer minute track, pierced steel hands, a subsidiary seconds dial, and a date aperture. The centre of the dial is engraved “Nat. Hedge, Colchester.” The clock is fitted with an eight-day, weight-driven movement, striking the hours on a bell. The movement is of good quality provincial construction, with brass plates, turned pillars, Maker: Nathaniel Hedge is recorded as working in Colchester, Essex, during the late 18th century. Colchester was a well-established provincial clockmaking centre, and clocks by Hedge are typical of the period, combining sound mechanical construction with restrained Georgian design. Condition: Good antique condition overall, with expected age-related wear, surface marks, and patination. The movement is clean and fully working keeping good time . Summary: A genuine Georgian longcase clock by a documented Colchester maker, dating to circa 1790. An honest and attractive example of English provincial clockmaking, suitable for collectors or traditional interiors. We can arrange a free delivery and set up within 60 miles of CM3 post code and can delivery through the UK and ship worldwide with out set up