A Well Painted Early 19thC Grandfather Clock Dial
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Origin: English
Period: Early Nineteenth Century
Provenance: Unknown
Date: c.1810-30
Height: 20 inches
Width: 14 inches
The eight day face with arch top and space for rolling moon wheel, the inner circular ivory dial having hand painted numerals with winding holes and subsidiary dial with faded makers name, the corners each with finely painted depictions of saints and religious figures.
The dial is in as found condition and has not been cleaned, thus retaining its charms as a decorative piece of art. There is some later over painting and some blemishing as per the photographs.
A large, ornately painted and interesting dial that proves to be a work of art in itself.