Longcase clock
John Ratcliffe
Category
Horology
Date
1760 - 1820
Materials
Oak and metal
Measurements
2030 mm (H); 520 mm (W); 266 mm (D)
Place of origin
Wrexham
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Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147548
Summary
Longcase clock. A George III banded oak longcase clock, the brass and silvered dial signed 'Jno Radcliffe, Wrexham', with hours, minutes, seconds and date of month, with an 8-day rack striking movement.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
'Jno Radcliffe, Wrexham' (dial signed)
Makers and roles
John Ratcliffe, maker