Georgian 8 Day Longcase Clock by Handley & Moore of London

A fine quality George III flame mahogany 8-day longcase clock / grandfather clock by Handley & Moore of London, retailed ny Fowler of Newington Causeway (Southwark, London) numbered 3764. The high quality “Gentleman’s Library” style case veneered in beautifully figured flame mahogany. The break arch hood, below canted stop fluted corners with brass reeding. The convex circular glass bound with cast brass bezel. The hood sides with circular glass viewing windows. The moulded edge long trunk door with choice curled mahogany veneers, flanked by canted corners with brass reeded inlay. The moulded edge raised panel to the base with London style double plinth.   The original finish 12” convex circular white enamelled dial signed Fowler Newington Causeway to the centre.   The high quality movement of eight day duration, the shaped plates united by five knopped pillars, anchor escapement and strikes the hours on a single bell, with strike silent facility. Stamped to the front plate Handley and Moore, numbered 3764.   Brass cased weights and heavy brass bob pendulum with steel strap with knurled and engraved rating nut with pointer.   Fine quality original blued steel hands. A beautiful quality clock in excellent original condition with the movement expertly restored.   All of our clocks have been sympathetically restored and have been expertly vetted for originality and good working order. All clocks purchased from us are guaranteed for two years. The movement is fully restored by our horologist who is a Fellow of the British Horological Institute (FBHI), having 50 years of full time professional engagement in the repair & restoration of clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the recipient of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers Bronze Medal.   Delivery and installation of our longcase clocks is carried out free of charge within the U.K. For overseas customers a fully insured door to door service is provided by our regular couriers, please contact us for a specific quotation. All longcase clocks are securely packed and comprehensive installation and maintenance instructions are included.   For more information please visit our website.