Longcase clock
John Boot
Category
Horology
Date
Unknown
Materials
Pine, paint, brass and metal
Measurements
2300 mm (H)540 mm (W)
Place of origin
Sutton
Collection
Hardwick Hall, Derbyshire
NT 1127989
Summary
Longcase clock; case of pine, painted black. Brass dial with silvered chapter ring with Roman hour numerals and Arabic five minute markings face with gilt pierced metal spandrel decoration. Seconds dial with hand, plain minute and decorative hour hands. Door on body has ogee crest, moulded above. Head of clock with stepped moulding. 1775=1800. The dial is engraved with the name ‘John Boot Junior, Sutton’
Marks and inscriptions
John Boot Junior Sutton (on face)/John Wood cleaned works, 1858 (inside case in chalk)
Makers and roles
John Boot, manufacturer