English tall clock with a very early brass dial movement ca 1690-1710, but no later than 1740.
The 8-day movement can be dated by the movement pillar shapes, dial style, and hands. It is signed, "David Compigne, Winton", a Hampshire clockmaker in the early 1700's. This dial and movement are typical of movements made by most clockmakers during this period. The hour and minute hands are original but the second hand may be a replacement. At the top of the dial is a small cut-out with the letters S and N on each side of the cutout?? Strikes hours on a large iron bell on top of the movement. Round seconds dial and square cutout for the calendar day to show. The dial is 12 inches square. It has brass cable and old brass pulleys. Old iron weights and pendulum are intact. The case is an anomaly. The body of the clock has been refinished, but the bonnet has not. The excellent mahogany veneer was applied over the base wood which is also mahogany. The bonnet has full columns set against the door, with brass capitals and bases. Inlay was used above the door, now with some deterioration. The bonnet, ca about 1740, has the original caddy-top but without any finials. There is evidence there may have been two finials at one time. The lower body of the case is more mid to late 1800's. If you can refinish the top to match the base, you will have something very nice. The case is 87 inches high. The movement should be worth our minimum. Reference n "Grandfather Clocks and their cases", Brian Loomes.
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