Cabinet Making & French Polishing
It was the classical architecture of the 18th and 19th Century which inspired England’s
greatest furniture designers, Thomas Sheraton, George Hepplewhite and Thomas
Chippendale. Clockmakers were influenced by the fashion for the finest quality
cabinetwork created by these makers. Georgian style and the skills of master craftsmen
such as veneer cutters and marquetry makers were employed using exotic woods
sourced from around the world to create and decorate the visible areas of the finest
clock cabinets.
The longcase clock cabinets that are manufactured by Comitti today reflect all the skills
and traditions of this bygone age. The finest quality seasoned solid hardwoods and
exquisite veneers are selected for their natural beauty. The veneers are cut and matched,
inlaid with marquetry and laid by hand so that each piece is unique.
The processes of hand French polishing are employed to enhance the natural beauty of
the cabinetwork. The pores of the wood surfaces are filled and sanded using fine papers
to create the base before applying the polish lacquers. Finally the surface is pulled over
and rubbed with beeswax to achieve a rich natural patina.
Manufactured by Comitti, the longcase clock is a work of art, a heritage piece that will be
treasured by future generations.
