Late 18th Century Gustavian Mora Longcase Clock

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Late 18th Century Gustavian Mora Longcase ClockA beautiful example of a Gustavian Mora longcase clock from Sweden. With the original scraped back paint, and unusually its original winding key. Traces of the original gilding are visible. The clock face is wonderfully hand painted. A stunning decorative clock.

A pair of French Heraldic Horses Heads in composite stone

The piece carries profound historical significance

Delicately patinated with lichen and in great condition with exceptionally sharp casting

This example formed part of the notable garden collection of the Laughton family of Scarborough — renowned hoteliers and collectors who assembled an exceptional group of architectural and garden sculptures for their estate

Hopper was an English mason and sculptor who studied at the Royal Academy Schools

The skies are dramatic

Romanesque and Gothic architecture

In his youth he attended the court of Louis XVI in Versailles and learnt a passion for furniture

At 93 cm in length

the original was by Antonio Canova in 1805-1808

Made from a deep Elm slab that exudes antique charm

French cast zinc spelter c

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