Period | English, mid 18th c., dated 1748 |
Maker | John Taylor of Manchester |
Width | 54.5 cm / 21 1/2 in |
Depth | 26 cm / 10 1/4 in |
Height | 216.5 cm / 85 1/4 in |
Dial | Brass arched dial with brass spandrils. Silvered calendar ring, chapter ring & subsidiary second dial. Interesting rolling moon to the lunette with two brass hemisphere terrestial maps. Two winding holes, blued steel clock hands. Makers name to the chapter ring along with world times |
Case | Original oak case with walnut crossbanding, stands just over 7ft in height |
Movement | Eight day movement striking on a bell |
Condition | Offered in good original condition. Originally would have had two brass finials to the hood which aren't present |
Mid 18th c. Eight Day Oak Longcase Clock by John Taylor of Manchester
John Taylor of Manchester, a well-known clockmaker working between at least 1745 and 1781. Complete with original receipt made in 1748 affixed to the door, along with details from previous clock seller
Mid 18th c. Eight Day Oak Longcase Clock by John Taylor of Manchester
- Brands Victorian
- Product Code: 9824
- Availability: Sold