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English Grandfather Clock 1780
Pristine and very beautiful English Grandfather clock made in 1780 in Leeds, England, by master clock maker, Henry Brownbill. When this was made, George Washington was about to become the 1st President of the USA and the US was at war with England (Revolutionary War), It is still running perfectly and keeping accurate time after 240 years of faithful service and elegant beauty. Every part of this masterpiece of clock making (inside & out) was made by hand, from scratch. From the perfect gears & cogs inside, to the elegant cabinet work on the outside. Remember, too, that the wonderful color of the wood was enhanced with stain, etc. that also had to be hand made from berries and other natural growing things. You couldn’t go to a store and buy a can of wood stain. You had to make it.
English Grandfather Clock 1780
Pristine and very beautiful English Grandfather clock made in 1780 in Leeds, England, by master clock maker, Henry Brownbill. When this was made, George Washington was about to become the 1st President of the USA and the US was at war with England (Revolutionary War), It is still running perfectly and keeping accurate time after 240 years of faithful service and elegant beauty. Every part of this masterpiece of clock making (inside & out) was made by hand, from scratch. From the perfect gears & cogs inside, to the elegant cabinet work on the outside. Remember, too, that the wonderful color of the wood was enhanced with stain, etc. that also had to be hand made from berries and other natural growing things. You couldn’t go to a store and buy a can of wood stain. You had to make it.