» Click here to go back to the list of Stolen items If you have any information regarding the displayed Stolen item, please contact DC Andy Buckley, Truro CID, South Wales Constabulary on 01872 326043 . If you wish to send this information via email, click the Notify link. | | Item Details | | Item Name | English longcase clock | | Subject | Date dial and phases of the moon dial, the two moons being separated by a swan and a ship | | Materials & Techniques | Walnut case that has been shortened by lowering trunk into the pedestal base. An inlaid panel on the | | Artist/Maker | Bullock of Corsham | | Period | c.1790 | | Nationality | English | | Dimensions (H, W, D) (cm) | 0 H x 0 W x 0 D | | Inscriptions & Markings | | | Distinguishing Features | | | Description | Walnut case, painted dial with a separate second hand dial, date dial and phases of the moon dial, the two moons being separated by a swan and a ship. The hemispheres that mask the moon, and hence show the phases are blank. 6 feet 6 inches high, having been shortened by lowering the trunk into the pedestal base. Face flanked by fluted columns in dark wood. Ornaments on top are solid brass balls and a spread eagle, but are not original.
| | Condition | Some amateur restoration work on the dial and some professional repair to the movement. | | Theft Details | | Crime Ref. No. | GT022635 | | Police Force | South Wales Constabulary | | Police Station or Department | Truro CID | | Officer in Charge | DC Andy Buckley | | Telephone No. | 01872 326043 | | Insurer | | | Date of Theft (From, To) | - | | Place of Theft | | | Circumstances of Theft | | | Recovered | No | | Uploaded | 12/11/2002 |
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