Winding key
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 1147554.4
Summary
Winding key for a 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