This Longcase Oak's Maker - John Wilkins of Marlborough is recorded as acting as a bondsman on a marriage licence in 1757 where he is described as a "Watchmaker" which, at the time, was regarded in higher esteem than a clockmaker.He is recorded as late as 1790.
This Longcase Oak's Movement - Good quality 30 hour "birdcage" movement with turned brass pillars.Hourly ( countwheel ) striking on a single bell. - Price: £4,250
ANTIQUE Longcase Oak CLOCK - LCOAk 264 |
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| Title | LCOAk 264 |
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| Case | A slender, well proportioned, long door, oak, case with pillarless hood and flat top with fretted frieze under.Typical 18C "cottage" clock. | |
| Dial | 10" square brass dial with finely matted dial centre, "floating" half hour markers to chapter ring,Blued cut steel single hand. | |
| Movement | Good quality 30 hour "birdcage" movement with turned brass pillars.Hourly ( countwheel ) striking on a single bell. | |
| Maker | John Wilkins of Marlborough is recorded as acting as a bondsman on a marriage licence in 1757 where he is described as a "Watchmaker" which, at the time, was regarded in higher esteem than a clockmaker.He is recorded as late as 1790. | |
| Date | Late 18thC.Dating by style circa 1765. | |
| Height | 82.3" ( 209 cms. ). | |
| Price | £4,250 | |