Clock key
John Ratcliffe
Category
Horology
Date
1700 - 1730
Materials
Wood, tortoiseshell and gilt
Measurements
2740 mm (H); 470 mm (W); 230 mm (D)
Place of origin
Chester
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147550.3
Summary
Clock key. A clock key for an English, early 18th century longcase clock. The arched dial is signed 'Jno. Ratcliffe, Chester', who was Elizabeth Ratcliffe's father and who also made the coffin plate for Elizabeth Yorke.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973 The maker was Betty Ratcliffe's father
Marks and inscriptions
On the dial.: Jno. Ratcliffe, Chester
Makers and roles
John Ratcliffe, horologist