English White Dial Clock.

English White Dial Clock. This style evolved from the Tavern Clocks and Act of Parliament clocks of the 16th century. They basically kept the long case style and in this case used the angled base. Most of the progression of change came in the top or hood. No. 238 had a hood or bonnet like a tall clock, this one has a bezel more like our American wall clocks. The 15 inch paintediron dial appears to be signed, "Rigby" or "Ruthin". The Roman numerals mayhave been strengthened many years ago. The hands if not original are veryold. This is a 47 inch tall, burl mahogany case that is near perfect. You might see an age separation somewhere but after all, itÕs probably over 150 years old. The movement is 8 day, similar to a tall clock movement but with shorter pendulum drop and weight fall distance. The bell strike is also like the tall clocks. The movement plate posts have an unusual profile that I donÕt remember seeing before. When you first hang the clunky weights you will think, how ugly, however that shape is about the only size that will work in the available drop distance. The white showing in the lower glass are the 2 weights. The case has latched access doors on both sides at the top. The lower front door is key locking and the key is there. The movement is clean and runs and strikes properly. The pendulum bob and rod appear to be original. This clock is a keeper. I just wish I had a permanent place forit.