Thomas Guluan (Gullven)

Horsmonden Kent

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c. 1720

A hooded wall clock circa 1720 with 8 inch square brass dial signed Thos. Guluan Horsmonden to the foliate-scroll engraved centre within an applied silvered Roman numeral chapter ring with cruciform half-hour markers and mask and scroll cast spandrels to angles. The 30-hour posted countwheel bell-striking movement with anchor escapement. Interesting copper-faced pendulum bob.

The clock in a shallow-arch pedimented case with foliate pierced fret above. Integral columns to hood with shaped apron and side sections to the bracket beneath.

Thomas Guluan (Gullven) a clockmaker of Horsmonden Kent recorded as circa 1720.

Height: 21" (53 cm)

Price: £3,100

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