WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK

WILLIAM IV MAHOGANY LONGCASE CLOCK, Simson, Southampton, early 1830s, the arched hood with moulded cornice above the circular convex glass door, flanked by stylised pilasters; the trunk with arched door above a vacant panel, flanked by canted angles; the conforming base on bracket feet; with painted Roman dial, twin barrel movement and strike on bell; with pendulum, two weights and winder, 206cm high, 48cm wide Note: Stephen Simson is recorded as working in Southampton between 1830-39. See Loomes (Brian) Watch & Clockmakers of the World, Volume II