Longcase clock
John Smith (fl.1826)
Category
Horology
Date
1826
Materials
Oak, metal and paint
Measurements
1950 mm (H); 612 mm (W); 258 mm (D)
Place of origin
Wrexham
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147547
Summary
Longcase clock. Oak longcase clock, the square dial signed 'Jno Smith, Wrexham' and painted with two birds, the spandrels decorated with shells, with an eight-day striking movement. Inscribed inside '1826 November 13th Thoas Dutton bought this clock off Mr.John Smith, Wrexham'.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
Inside the clock.: 1826 November 13th Thoas Dutton bought this clock off Mr.John Smith, Wrexham
Makers and roles
John Smith (fl.1826), clockmaker