A superb Georgian grandfather clock, with an arched silver-plated dial signed by Robert Wood

An exquisite Georgian grandfather clock with a curved, silvered dial signed by Robert Wood, London, featuring an automatic movement on a pole setting in a painted case, with chapters indicating date and seconds, steel hands, an 8-day striking movement on a bell, enclosed in a pagoda-shaped case with a brass fretwork panel flanked by brass finials and fluted Doric columns with brass capitals, above the original brass pendulum and weights, flanked by quarter columns ending in panel bases and skirting. This stunning longcase clock retains its original finish and patina. c1795 

Robert Wood, better known for his bracket clocks, was the son of Robert Wood and worked from 1789 to at least 1811 at Finsbury Square.

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Empire-style furniture dates from the late 18th to early 19th century. It originated during Napoleon’s reign, characterized by significant similarities and references to Roman and Greek ornamentation.  

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