Longcase clock
John Winstanley (c.1678 - 1750)
Category
Horology
Date
1760 - 1820
Materials
Oak, mahogany, metal and enamel.
Measurements
2133 mm (H)
Place of origin
Holywell
Order this imageCollection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1147554.1
Summary
George III oak and mahogany longcase clock. The enamel dial painted with birds and inscribed 'Jno. Winstanley, Holywell', with date aperture, strike silent movement, the hood with swan-neck pediment, key and winding key (c-d).
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. Winstanley, Holywell' (dial)
Makers and roles
John Winstanley (c.1678 - 1750), clockmaker