English walnut longcase grandfather clock @ 1700 Original Charles Gretton signed
English walnut longcase grandfather clock @ 1700 Original Charles Gretton signed
SOLD $2,500.00 Sold: Mar 3, 2024 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
Queen Anne walnut longcase grandfather clock @ 1700 - 1710 by the eminent maker Charles Gretton in London. This is a fantastic rare clock that came out of an estate recently, where it had been in storage for many decades. The clock is presented in original untouched condition, but is in need of case restoration to look its best. There are some loose and detached, and some missing, molding pieces, the bonnet door lock is missing, and the trunk door hinges look to have been replaced at some point a long time ago; otherwise the case is quite good. The period walnut and walnut veneered case measures 85" tall x 20" wide (at the top) x 9" deep. It is very handsome and gives off a look of refined elegance with its great proportions, end-grain moldings, blind fretwork, and pendulum viewing lenticle in the trunk door. This is a clock from the Golden Age of early British clockmaking, and this maker was a rock star of the era, having apprenticed many of the best future makers who would go on to fame, and also having served as the Master and Treasurer of The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers for many years. A similar clock by this maker recently sold for over 15,000 pounds. The signed 12" square brass dial is excellent with very good original surfaces with patina. Great original hands, with the minute hand having had an old repair. The 5 pillar movement is original to the dial with no extra holes anywhere. Movement is complete and intact, and has countwheel strike. Movement is relatively clean, and runs and strikes well, but is sold without any warranty due to shipping. With original weights, weight pulleys, pendulum, and winding key. Please see the photos attached for the complete description, and ask any questions you may have. No reserve. Shipping in the Eastern USA can be arranged by blanket wrap antique mover service, which I would estimate to be $400.00, depending on exact location. No shipping West of the Mississippi River is offered. I will also deliver this case to a 100 mile radius of Chicago for $100.00. International shipping can be arranged; please message me for details. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
Queen Anne walnut longcase grandfather clock @ 1700 - 1710 by the eminent maker Charles Gretton in London. This is a fantastic rare clock that came out of an estate recently, where it had been in storage for many decades. The clock is presented in original untouched condition, but is in need of case restoration to look its best. There are some loose and detached, and some missing, molding pieces, the bonnet door lock is missing, and the trunk door hinges look to have been replaced at some point a long time ago; otherwise the case is quite good. The period walnut and walnut veneered case measures 85" tall x 20" wide (at the top) x 9" deep. It is very handsome and gives off a look of refined elegance with its great proportions, end-grain moldings, blind fretwork, and pendulum viewing lenticle in the trunk door. This is a clock from the Golden Age of early British clockmaking, and this maker was a rock star of the era, having apprenticed many of the best future makers who would go on to fame, and also having served as the Master and Treasurer of The Worshipful Company of Clockmakers for many years. A similar clock by this maker recently sold for over 15,000 pounds. The signed 12" square brass dial is excellent with very good original surfaces with patina. Great original hands, with the minute hand having had an old repair. The 5 pillar movement is original to the dial with no extra holes anywhere. Movement is complete and intact, and has countwheel strike. Movement is relatively clean, and runs and strikes well, but is sold without any warranty due to shipping. With original weights, weight pulleys, pendulum, and winding key. Please see the photos attached for the complete description, and ask any questions you may have. No reserve. Shipping in the Eastern USA can be arranged by blanket wrap antique mover service, which I would estimate to be $400.00, depending on exact location. No shipping West of the Mississippi River is offered. I will also deliver this case to a 100 mile radius of Chicago for $100.00. International shipping can be arranged; please message me for details. (Condition: Pre-Owned)
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for clocks collectors and appraisers.