Windsor Cherry finish on multiple species of hardwoods and veneers. Swan neck pediment: three carved finials; three carved rosettes; carved finial shell; book matched burl with floral inlays framed with inlaid border. Ornate polished brass, Roman numeral dial features custom cast corners, centre, and moon arch ornaments. Decorative polished brass-finished lyre pendulum (cast centre disk with a spun silver background) and weight shells embellished with decorative bands with a silver-tone background. Grand Bombé base with carved mouldings and decorative cut out framed with carved floral motifs. Book-matched burl with floral inlays framed with inlaid border on front and sides. Bevelled glass throughout. Large reeds with carved acanthus accent mouldings and intricately carved acanthus column caps. Upper and lower doors feature figured veneer burl with complementing marquetry. Designed by Chris Bergelin. Cast centre disk is numbered and includes a removable engraving plate for personal inscriptions. Special brass finished moon phase with “Limited Edition” inscription across the hemispheres. High-precision, cable-driven, triple-melody, nine-tubular chime movement features 36 bushings (24 bronze and 12 jewelled) and plays a choice of Westminster, St. Michael, or Whittington ¼, ½, and ¾ chimes accordingly, with full chime and strike on the hour. Automatic nighttime shut-off option. Item Dimensions: Height 240cm, Width 79cm, Depth 53cm. Weight 124kg.
