Thomas Inskip, Shefford Longcase Clock

 A Georgian period Bedfordshire longcase/Grandfather clock. A slim mahogany case with an arched hood pediment flanked by two original brass eagle finials. A fluted arch central block (we can put an extra finial if requested) with fluted hood columns with brass capitals.  Rear hood quarter columns and side glass hood apertures. A well proportioned slim case standing on the original skirting.  An attractive arched painted dial with floral corners and a seconds dials with blued steel hands. A floral arch with makers name 'Inskip Shefford'. An 8-day duration mechanism striking the hours on a bell. Circa 1815.

The Inskip family of clockmakers are recorded in C. Pickfords'  'Bedfordshire Clockmakers and Watchmakers' book. Thomas Inskip was married in the Parish Church in 1785. This example dates to circa 1815.

Height 6ft 11 "/ 211 cms Depth 10 " / 24 cms Width 18" / 46 cms

From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild. Please see our other selection at www.kdclocks.co.uk. Phone to order on 01179565281 or for further information.