Mid-19th century mahogany 8-day longcase clock by William Roberts of Bath

A good mid-19^th century mahogany cased 8-day longcase clock by William Roberts of Bath.

The dial is painted and features 2 subsidiary dials: seconds and days of the month, each with ornate gilded minute/hour hands and black steel subsidiary hands. The 8-day movement strikes hours on a bell. The painted quadrants around the dial feature Lady’s dressed in elaborate clothes. The domed panel above the dial features a seated ‘King’ with two attendants. The flame mahogany case has turned columns to each side, and to the hood. Three brass phoenix finials perched on brass spheres adorn the domed pediment.

A little about the maker: William Roberts of Bath – Born in Ipswich 1793. Moved to Bath and from 1826 is known to have run his business from 39 Walcot Street, Bath. In 1838 he became a juror at the Bath Quarter Sessions. Later moved his business around the corner to 16 Green Street, Bath and finally to 7 Green Street, Bath. (Source: “Watch & Clockmakers of Bath – a history to the end of the 19th century” by Ian White).

Dimensions:  H: 87.5 inches (222 cm).  W: 21 inches (53.5 cm).  D:  10.5 inches (26.5 cm)

Dated: c.1840-60