Ebonized Longcase Clock by Thomas Aubrey Chappe Hall, Maori Influence
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A superb ebonized longcase clock by Thomas Aubrey Chappe Hall. The hood carved in the form of the front of a wharenui. The koruru rendered in high relief with a protruding tongue. The maihi carved with manaia. The amo also in high relief and carved as tekoteko figures with wheku heads and paua disc eyes. The trunk with manaia figures with paua disc eyes framed by rauponga detailing. The sides inset with paua discs. The base with a manaia type figure and with two high relief carved wheku masks. Associated clock movement. Provenance: from the family of Thomas Aubrey Chappe Hall. Passed on by descent. Height 213 cm, width 86 cm
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- Movement - The technical name for the workings of a clock or watch, and does not include the dial or case.
- Hood - In longcase clocks, the hood is the wooden case that surrounds the works and dial, and includes the glass front, which is usually hinged, so the door can be opened to wind the clock or adjust the time. In 18th and 19th century longcase clocks the hood usually slides forward for removal, allowing access to the works.
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