Longcase clock
John Whitehurst
Category
Horology
Date
1760 - 1770
Materials
metal & mahogany
Measurements
2210 x 460 mm
Place of origin
Derby
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 288756
Summary
A George III mahogany, musical long case clock by Whitehurst of Derby. It has a three train movement with three tune dial, circular face and swan neck to the pediment, fluting to the canted corners of the base.
Marks and inscriptions
WHITEHURST/DERBY (engraved on dial)
Makers and roles
John Whitehurst , horologist