A REGENCY MAHOGANY PRECISION LONGCASE TIMEPIECE Robert James, London, circa 1825 The four pillar single-train movement with stepped plates, high position winding-barrel and deadbeat escapement regulated by wood-rod pendulum with heavy lenticular bob, the circular 12 inch white painted dial with subsidiary seconds over Roman numeral hour dials and inscribed ROB'T JAMES, LONDON, REGULATOR to centre within outer Arabic minute track, with steel hands set behind hinged convex-glazed cast brass bezel, the break-arch case with cavetto cornice over line-inlay bordered quadrant panels around the dial aperture flanked by canted angles and circular glazed side apertures to hood over break-arch flame-figured door and conforming angles to trunk, on panel-outline plinth base with canted skirt. 197cm (77.5ins) high, 47cm (18.5ins) wide, 24cm (9.5ins) deep. Robert James is recorded in Loomes, Brian Clockmakers & Watchmakers of the World, Volume 2 as working in London circa 1832. Condition Report: Movement is in somewhat dirty/neglected condition however will run end exhibits minimal wear hence probably only requires a gentle clean/service before putting into service. There is no visible evidence of alteration or significant replacements; the seatboard appears original and rests at the correct level in the case with no apparent visible adjustments to the cheeks/uprights hence the movement and dial appear original to the case. The dial has flaking to a significant proportion of the finish, although losses are slight it will require work to stabilise/restore the surface. The case is generally in fine original condition with noteworthy faults limited to small chip to the tip left hand corner cornice moulding and a slight warp to the lower part of the trunk door (centre boes by around ¼ of an inch outwards - does not affect how the door closes). Otherwise faults are very much limited to minor bumps, scuffs, shrinkage and wear commensurate with age and an 'easy' life. Overall the clock is dusty/ a little neglected in appearance hence would benefit from a clean and wax. Timepiece has pendulum, weight, case key and winder. Condition Report Disclaimer