George III Walnut Longcase Clock By Bentley London

This wonderful walnut longcase clock was made circa 1765.

It stands 262cms tall (8ft 7ins) in a slim case with a pagoda top hood, that is flanked by ball and spire finials with an eagle finial at the top.

There are fretwork panels to the front and sides. The brass capped pilasters are integral to the hood door.

The trunk has the long-broken arch door veneered in burr walnut, with chevron stringing and crossbanding. The plinth is similarly veneered and has a double skirt to the base.

The 12inch brass dial with seconds dial, calendar aperture, eagle and urn spandrels, and a strike/silent dial flanked by dolphin spandrels, having a matted centre with a silvered plaque which is engraved ‘James Bentley, London’.

The silvered chapter ring has Roman numerals and Arabic five minute markers.

The hands are of a blued steel.

The five-pillar movement is rack striking on a bell and has an anchor escapement.

The pendulum has a lenticular brass faced bob and the weights are also brass sleeved.

He was apprentice to Thomas Dore.

James Bentley is listed in Baillie as working in 1765, but he publishes no more information about Bentley apart from that date.

Imagine owning this important longcase clock and the real pleasure that this statement piece will give your home. The soft comforting tick and light strike of the bell is sure to enhance your home.

262cms high 8ft 7ins

53cms wide 21ins

23cms deep 9ins

Whilst we take great care measuring the sizes may not be exact.

This George II walnut longcase clock by Bentley London are green products and has not affected the environment we live in.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Guarantee

This George II walnut longcase clock by Bentley London carries the Hingstons Antiques product guarantee plate which gives you the peace of mind that any item with this plate, is of the quality and condition expected when purchasing from Hingstons Antiques Limited. All our goods are individually selected by Nick Hingston who uses his experience of over 45 years of trading to select the best items of the best design and condition suitable to be placed in our quality stock.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique, and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please consider the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before deciding if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique item that must meet the strict criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Hingstons Distance selling policy.

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 14 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less transport costs, on condition it is returned in the condition it was sent.

Items remain on sale until payment is received.

PRICE MATCHING

Antiques are unique and it is impossible to price match in the normal way. Please take into account the quality of product, and the care taken in our restoration, before making a decision if you are looking at price comparison.

When you choose to purchase an item from Hingstons, you will be purchasing a piece that will enhance your home.

We spend time choosing the best product, an antique that has to meet the criteria to be placed in Hingstons of Wilton stock.

Beware of cheaper imitations.

DISTANCE SELLING REGULATIONS

Purchases from Hingstons Antiques Ltd are covered under the Distance Selling Regulations, which give all buyers the right to cancel the purchase within 7 working days after receipt of the item, for a full refund less RETURN transport costs.