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John Spinney, Blandford Forum 'Cottage' Longcase Circa 1740
£ 1250
$ 1708| € 1452
A small 'cottage' Georgian Dorset longcase clock. A flat top pediment to the oak case of neat, slim proportions. Gilded wooden front column capitals. A slim trunk door with the original brass escutcheon. A small 10" brass and silvered dial with corner brass cast spandrels. A nicely engraved dial centre with the makers name to the silvered chapter ring and original single hand dial layout. A well constructed 'birdcage' 30 hour mechanism striking the hours on a bell. The maker has utilised a lantern clock plate for the clock frame base. An old case label on the back board showing makers details. Circa 1740.
John Spinney of Blandford (Forum) is recorded in 'Dorset Clocks and Clockmakers' book from 1707 to 1780. It is noted in the book that he made 30 hour single hand clocks, bracket and turret clocks.
Height 6ft 8"/ 203 cms Width 18 " / 46 cms Depth 11" / 28 cms
From Kembery Antique Clocks Ltd you can expect a genuine antique grandfather longcase clock that is serviced with 12 months guarantee. We personally set up and deliver to the UK, please contact us for a quote. We are members of The British Watchmakers and Clockmakers Guild.
