A George III mahogany striking eight day longcase clock
Joseph Gallimore, Salford. Circa 1790
The 14 in. wide painted Roman and Arabic dial with subsidiary seconds and concentric calendar to the centre, the arch with moon roller and signed 'JOSEPH GALLIMORE, SALFORD' (rubbed), the four pillars movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on bell; pendulum, two weights, winding key, case key
98 in. (250 cm.) high
A George III mahogany striking eight day longcase clock
Joseph Gallimore, Salford. Circa 1790
The 14 in. wide painted Roman and Arabic dial with subsidiary seconds and concentric calendar to the centre, the arch with moon roller and signed 'JOSEPH GALLIMORE, SALFORD' (rubbed), the four pillars movement with anchor escapement and rack strike on bell; pendulum, two weights, winding key, case key
98 in. (250 cm.) high