A fine quality quarter sawn oak 8
day longcase clock by Whitehurst of Congleton, circa 1750.
The well proportioned case,
constructed of beautifully figured quarter sawn oak, of
excellent original colour and patination.
The flat topped hood, beneath having
freestanding turned pillars terminating with turned wooden
capitals.
The long shaped top trunk door flanked by corresponding
quarter turned columns and capitals over the box base with
matching shaped fielded panel, standing on shaped bracket
feet.
Brass strap hinges and diamond
shaped escutcheon to the trunk door.
The square brass dial of elegant
design with finely cast ornate spandrel mounts in the
corners and an unusual full circular silvered dial centre
typical of clocks made in Congleton during this period.
Bold Roman numerals chapter ring and
an outer minute circle with Arabic numerals at five minute
intervals, signed to the centre Whitehurst Congleton.
Decorative engraving surrounding the winding holes.
A silvered subsidiary calendar zone
to the centre.
The fine quality and original fully restored movement of
eight day duration united by four knopped pillars, with
anchor escapement and striking the hours on a single bell.
All of our clock movements are restored by our horologist
who works exclusively for us.
Our horologist is a Fellow of the British Horological
Institute (FBHI), having 35 years of full time
professional engagement in the repair & restoration of
clocks, watches, music boxes & barometers. He was the
recipient of the 1977 Worshipful Company of Clockmakers
Bronze Medal.