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1800's R. Davies & Son Grandfather Clock

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
1800's R. Davies & Son Grandfather Clock
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No shipping on this item. Customer or 3rd party transporter pickup only. Beautiful mahogany case grandfather clock made by Robert Davies & Son of 30 High Street, Blaenau Ffestiniog, Gwynedd, Wales. Born 1821, into a wealthy land-owning family in Caernarvon, Wales, Robert Davies served his horological apprentiship under Arthur Bryers, of Eastgate Street Row, Chester.
By 1841, Davies had set-up his own watch making business in Blaenau Ffestiniog and by 1871, had been joined by his son Richard Joseph Davies. Hence the business became known as ‘Robert Davies & Son. The beautiful mahogany case with flame grain panels is in exceptional condition with an older professional refinish and features twist columns on both front sides and a arched scroll pediment on the bonnet. The hand painted face and dial depicts an elderly gentleman in robes and sandals seated near a stream. Two cast iron weights drive the time and date dial with the clock striking on the hour. Measures 90" tall, 24" wide, 11" deep. Runs intermittently, will need servicing.