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

Tags: Longcase, Clock, Oak

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