Longcase clock
Dwerrihouse and Carter
Category
Horology
Date
1810
Materials
Oak, pine, brass, steel, iron, lead and silver
Measurements
220.5 x 42.2 x 30.8 cm
Place of origin
Berkeley Square
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Chastleton House, Oxfordshire
NT 1430176
Summary
An eight day longcase clock in oak case. The movement of two trains, five pillar movement with anchor escapement and rack hour-striking on bell. Ten inch square silvered brass dial with seconds dial and square calendar aperture, signed. Plain oak case with pagoda-top hood with blank panels on sides. Originally the hood door locked with hasp and bolt but now has a lock. Plain base with skirting. The case appears to predate the movement by some thirty years.'Dwerrihouse and Carter Berkeley Square' on dial, at centre
Makers and roles
Dwerrihouse and Carter