Swedish Antique Fryksdal Mora Clock with Faux Wood Grain, 1800s

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Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in rare faux wood grain folk art finish finish and a superb detailed … Read more Antique Swedish mora clock from the 1800s in rare faux wood grain folk art finish finish and a superb detailed roman numeral face in good condition. Measures: 217 cm. The clock is likely to be earlier 1800s and it seems to have been redone in the faux wood grain paint in 1893 as evidenced n the inside of the pendulum door. Most unusual. It has the Classic extended belly of a traditional Swedish mora clock with a very narrow waist with swags and scrolls and detailed pedestal carving. The clock body has the usual wood movement and distressing found in clocks of this age. the clock is sold 'as is' : as a decorative piece only with the original mechanism and pendulum but not guaranteed to be in working order - If you want it working we can fit a professional hi torque battery mechanism for time keeping ( +£250) or you can have a great sounding chiming mech which replays the recorded chime through a small speaker with a volume control and 8 hour night off switch (+£350) These don’t come about often so here is your chance to get a really special mora clock. See less