Longcase clock
Thomas Church (fl. late 18th century)
Category
Horology
Date
1770
Materials
Glass, Wood
Measurements
3270 mm (H)517 mm (W)243 mm (D)
Place of origin
Norwich
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Felbrigg, Norfolk
NT 1399329
Summary
8 day English longcase clock in mahogany case, by Thomas Church, Norwich, c.1770. 2 train, 5 pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack striking on bell. Brass break-arch dial with rococo spandrels and strike/silent dial in arch. Silvered chapter ring with roman hour numerals and Arabic five minute figures, signed 'Thomas Church, Norwich' at 6 o'clock. Seconds dial and square calendar aperture in matted dial centre. Blued steel hands. Mahogany case with broken swan's neck scroll pediment with a brass ball finial, and brass-capped, fluted columns. Glazed to sides. Break-arch trunk door.
Provenance
Part of the Windham Collection. The hall and contents were bequeathed to the National Trust in 1969 by Robert Wyndham Ketton-Cremer ( 1906-1969).
Marks and inscriptions
Thomas Church, Norwich
Makers and roles
Thomas Church (fl. late 18th century)